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Mini Crossword Hints — July 2, 2026

Open one clue at a time. Each row moves from gentle nudge to stronger help without revealing the full answer.

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10 clues
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Across

1 Across: Texting shorthand before an asideHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter B.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Texting shorthand before...
4 Across: ___ Lama (Tibetan spiritual leader)Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter D.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: ___ Lama (Tibetan...
6 Across: Ring-shaped coral islandHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Ring-shaped coral island...
7 Across: Peace Prize eponym AlfredHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter N.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Peace Prize eponym...
8 Across: Navigation aid in your car, brieflyHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter G.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Navigation aid in...

Down

1 Down: Shapeless splotchesHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter B.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Shapeless splotches...
2 Down: Bedtime storyHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter T.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Bedtime story...
3 Down: Document leaving your stuff to othersHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter W.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Document leaving your...
4 Down: "Oh, ___!" (mild exclamation)Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter D.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: "Oh, ___!" (mild...
5 Down: Sitting on cloud nine?Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Sitting on cloud...

Use hints slowly

Reveal the first hint, try the grid again, then come back only if the crossing letters still do not move.

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