The NY Times Mini Crossword July 14, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 “Piece of cake!” EASY
- 5 Piece of cake SLICE
- 6 Centers of stars CORES
- 7 Like a bar with free drinks OPEN
- 8 Word repeated during a mic check TEST
Down
- 1 Run away to get married ELOPE
- 2 Buenos ___, Argentina AIRES
- 3 Distinctive smell SCENT
- 4 R.S.V.P. option YES
- 5 Kilt wearer SCOT
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