NYT Mini Hints and Solutions for 11. July, 2026
The Mini #24212 for Saturday, July 11, 2026 is a 7x7 grid with 17 clues (7 Across, 10 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Completely overhaul”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
7 Across: Sneak peek (7 letters)
9 Across: Purplish-red shade (7 letters)
10 Across: Item purchased before proposing (4 letters)
11 Across: 2010s Emmy-winning comedy starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge (7 letters)
14 Across: Fraudulent scheme (7 letters)
15 Across: 🚨 State of emergency 🚨 (7 letters)
Down
1 Down: Measure of engine speed, in brief (3 letters)
2 Down: Section of history (3 letters)
3 Down: Kick one's feet up, with "out" (3 letters)
4 Down: So-so (7 letters)
5 Down: Spot for little drinks that can lead to a big bill (7 letters)
6 Down: Cutesy moniker for a romantic partner (7 letters)
8 Down: Moved like an excited dog's tail (6 letters)
11 Down: Grp. monitoring TV decency standards (3 letters)
12 Down: British bathroom (3 letters)
13 Down: Appropriate last answer in this puzzle (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 17 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 11, 2026
How many clues are in the July 11, 2026 NYT Mini crossword?
The Mini (#24212, 2026-07-11) has 17 clues — 7 Across and 10 Down.
What size is the July 11, 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.