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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for July 1, 2026.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: "Down, doggy!"
Answer: SIT

4A clue: When doubled, kid's term for a train
Answer: CHOO

5A clue: Tunisia, Haiti, Ecuador, Uruguay, Norway
Answer: THEUN

6A clue: Wriggly swimmers
Answer: EELS

7A clue: Niners, Falcons, Lions
Answer: NFL

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Beachcomber's find
Answer: SHELL

2D clue: Debtor's notes
Answer: IOUS

3D clue: 2,000 pounds
Answer: TON

4D clue: Professional who might win a James Beard award
Answer: CHEF

5D clue: Lionel Messi's jersey number
Answer: TEN