The NY Times Mini Crossword July 2, 2026 puzzle by Sam Ezersky is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 The “A” of G.P.A.: Abbr. AVG
- 4 Fashion’s Oscar ___ Renta DELA
- 6 Waterways traveled by gondola in 2-Down CANALS
- 8 The Ponte di Rialto in 2-Down, e.g. BRIDGE
- 9 Remove, as nails from a cat DECLAW
- 10 Pair of peepers EYES
Down
- 1 On ___ (how some pranks are done) ADARE
- 2 Italian city that’s the subject of this puzzle VENICE
- 3 “More than happy to!” GLADLY
- 5 Pond scum ALGAE
- 6 Relaxant in some edibles, for short CBD
- 7 Stitches together with needle and thread SEWS
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