NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 4. July, 2026
The Mini #24246 for Saturday, July 4, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 14 clues (7 Across, 7 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Strike-breaking workers”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
6 Across: Really overdo for the camera (5 letters)
7 Across: Fly into ___ (become furious) (5 letters)
8 Across: Sunniest state in the U.S. (7 letters)
10 Across: Glues back together again (7 letters)
11 Across: Friends of corrupt politicians (7 letters)
12 Across: What cotton candy is made of (5 letters)
Down
1 Down: Ones who don't hog (7 letters)
2 Down: Deer in the Arctic tundra (7 letters)
3 Down: "Incredible!!" ... as suggested by the double exclamation mark black squares (7 letters)
4 Down: 2025 film starring Emma Stone as an undercover extraterrestrial (7 letters)
5 Down: Big ___ (person throwing cash around) (7 letters)
8 Down: Curved path (3 letters)
9 Down: Donkey, by another name (3 letters)
How NYT Mini Crossword Works
The NYT Mini Crossword is a bite-sized daily puzzle created by Joel Fagliano. Unlike the standard 15x15 daily crossword, the Mini uses a compact grid — usually 5x5, sometimes larger on Saturdays — designed to be solved in a few minutes. Today's Mini is 7x7 with 14 clues, and its longest answer is 7 letters.
- Across & Down Clues are divided into horizontal (Across) and vertical (Down) directions with numbers matching grid coordinates.
- Progressive Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for starting and ending letter bounds before using full reveals.
- Daily Reset New Mini puzzles drop daily at 10:00 PM EST on weekdays/Saturdays and 6:00 PM EST on Sundays.
NYT Mini FAQ for July 4, 2026
How many clues are in the July 4, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24246, 2026-07-04) has 14 clues — 7 Across and 7 Down.
What size is the July 4, 2026 Mini grid?
A 7x7 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
7 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.