Mini Crossword Hints — July 13, 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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Across

1 Across: RepairHint

Hint 1: Think about what you'd do to something broken.
Hint 2: This means to mend or correct a problem.
Hint 3: To repair something; starts with F.

4 Across: Sneaky maneuverHint

Hint 1: This describes a clever trick or scheme.
Hint 2: It's a crafty tactic used to gain advantage, often in games or strategy.
Hint 3: A sneaky or clever move; starts with P.

5 Across: Showy sparkle and glamourHint

Hint 1: Think of flashy jewelry or a Vegas stage.
Hint 2: It's the dazzling flash and glamour often associated with celebrity or fashion.
Hint 3: Showy glamour and sparkle; starts with G.

6 Across: Mysterious vibe around a personHint

Hint 1: This is the invisible feeling someone gives off.
Hint 2: People sometimes say a person 'has an ___' that others can sense.
Hint 3: A distinctive atmosphere surrounding someone; starts with A.

7 Across: "Hey, over here!" whisperHint

Hint 1: This is a quiet sound made to get someone's attention.
Hint 2: It's a hushed interjection, not quite a full word, used to whisper to someone nearby.
Hint 3: A quiet attention-getting sound; starts with P.

Down

1 Down: Bat one's eyelashes at, sayHint

Hint 1: This is a playful romantic gesture.
Hint 2: Think of batting your eyelashes or giving someone a flirty look.
Hint 3: To behave playfully in a romantic way; starts with F.

2 Down: Tiny bit, not one ___Hint

Hint 1: This phrase means an extremely small amount.
Hint 2: It's often used in the phrase 'not one ___' meaning not even a little bit.
Hint 3: A tiny amount; starts with I.

3 Down: Letters right after WHint

Hint 1: Think about the end of the alphabet.
Hint 2: These are the three letters that come immediately after W.
Hint 3: The last three letters of the alphabet; starts with X.

4 Down: Extra, or the + signHint

Hint 1: This word describes something additional.
Hint 2: It's also the name of the mathematical symbol for addition.
Hint 3: Meaning extra or additional; starts with P.

5 Down: Space between two thingsHint

Hint 1: This is the empty area between two objects.
Hint 2: Think of the space you might need to mind on a subway platform.
Hint 3: A space or opening between things; starts with G.

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July 13, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the July 13, 2026 Mini Crossword?: Yes. Every clue on this page is for the July 13, 2026 puzzle, with three progressive hints each — from a gentle nudge to a stronger push, but never the full answer.
Is this the NYT Mini hints page?: No. This is an independent daily mini crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.
What is the difference between hints and the answer key?: Hints move you toward the answer one step at a time so you can still solve it yourself. If you want to see a solution outright, the answer key at /answers/2026-07-13 reveals one answer at a time.

Across

1 Across: RepairHint

Hint 1: Think about what you'd do to something broken.
Hint 2: This means to mend or correct a problem.
Hint 3: To repair something; starts with F.

4 Across: Sneaky maneuverHint

Hint 1: This describes a clever trick or scheme.
Hint 2: It's a crafty tactic used to gain advantage, often in games or strategy.
Hint 3: A sneaky or clever move; starts with P.

5 Across: Showy sparkle and glamourHint

Hint 1: Think of flashy jewelry or a Vegas stage.
Hint 2: It's the dazzling flash and glamour often associated with celebrity or fashion.
Hint 3: Showy glamour and sparkle; starts with G.

6 Across: Mysterious vibe around a personHint

Hint 1: This is the invisible feeling someone gives off.
Hint 2: People sometimes say a person 'has an ___' that others can sense.
Hint 3: A distinctive atmosphere surrounding someone; starts with A.

7 Across: "Hey, over here!" whisperHint

Hint 1: This is a quiet sound made to get someone's attention.
Hint 2: It's a hushed interjection, not quite a full word, used to whisper to someone nearby.
Hint 3: A quiet attention-getting sound; starts with P.

Down

1 Down: Bat one's eyelashes at, sayHint

Hint 1: This is a playful romantic gesture.
Hint 2: Think of batting your eyelashes or giving someone a flirty look.
Hint 3: To behave playfully in a romantic way; starts with F.

2 Down: Tiny bit, not one ___Hint

Hint 1: This phrase means an extremely small amount.
Hint 2: It's often used in the phrase 'not one ___' meaning not even a little bit.
Hint 3: A tiny amount; starts with I.

3 Down: Letters right after WHint

Hint 1: Think about the end of the alphabet.
Hint 2: These are the three letters that come immediately after W.
Hint 3: The last three letters of the alphabet; starts with X.

4 Down: Extra, or the + signHint

Hint 1: This word describes something additional.
Hint 2: It's also the name of the mathematical symbol for addition.
Hint 3: Meaning extra or additional; starts with P.

5 Down: Space between two thingsHint

Hint 1: This is the empty area between two objects.
Hint 2: Think of the space you might need to mind on a subway platform.
Hint 3: A space or opening between things; starts with G.

July 13, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the July 13, 2026 Mini Crossword?

Yes. Every clue on this page is for the July 13, 2026 puzzle, with three progressive hints each — from a gentle nudge to a stronger push, but never the full answer.

Is this the NYT Mini hints page?

No. This is an independent daily mini crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.

What is the difference between hints and the answer key?

Hints move you toward the answer one step at a time so you can still solve it yourself. If you want to see a solution outright, the answer key at /answers/2026-07-13 reveals one answer at a time.