If you’re anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Wordle and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can’t forget about the NYT’s The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for “The Crossword,” a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan-following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you’re working on today’s Mini on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and need some help (I’ve been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both “Across” and “Down” words, followed by “Across Answers” and “Down Answers,” so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 30, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Fire-resistant part of a redwood — HINT: Ends with the letter “K”

5 Across: App featuring personalized videos from celebrities — HINT: Ends with the letter “O”

6 Across: Where to find sponges that are always wet — HINT: Starts with the letter “O”

7 Across: Rousey in the U.F.C. Hall of Fame — HINT: Starts with the letter “R”

8 Across: Upturned parts of a canoe — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Bring home the ___ — HINT: Starts with the letter “B”

2 Down: Change, as a bill — HINT: Ends with the letter “D”

3 Down: Passes time at the beach, maybe — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”

4 Down: Beer brand with the Longboard Island Lager and Big Wave Golden Ale — HINT: Starts with the letter “K”

5 Down: What planks, Russian twists and mountain climbers help to exercise — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Wednesday, July 30, 2026

Don’t go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Fire-resistant part of a redwood — BARK

5 Across: App featuring personalized videos from celebrities —CAMEO

6 Across: Where to find sponges that are always wet — OCEAN

7 Across: Rousey in the U.F.C. Hall of Fame — RONDA

8 Across: Upturned parts of a canoe — ENDS

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Bring home the ___ — BACON

2 Down: Change, as a bill — AMEND

3 Down: Passes time at the beach, maybe — READS

4 Down: Beer brand with the Longboard Island Lager and Big Wave Golden Ale — KONA

5 Down: What planks, Russian twists and mountain climbers help to exercise — CORE

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