The NY Times Mini Crossword July 16, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 “In summary …,” in internet shorthand TLDR
- 5 ___ Valley (French wine area) LOIRE
- 6 With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one’s work email INBOX
- 7 See 6-Across ZERO
- 8 “Right away!” ASAP
Down
- 1 Sounds before going to voicemail TONES
- 2 Zodiac sign in early autumn LIBRA
- 3 Sag DROOP
- 4 Pet name on a par with Fido and Rover REX
- 5 Actress/singer Minnelli LIZA
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