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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for July 2, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: The “A” of G.P.A.: Abbr.
Answer: AVG
4A clue: Fashion’s Oscar ___ Renta
Answer: DELA
6A clue: Waterways traveled by gondola in 2-Down
Answer: CANALS
8A clue: The Ponte di Rialto in 2-Down, e.g.
Answer: BRIDGE
9A clue: Remove, as nails from a cat
Answer: DECLAW
10A clue: Pair of peepers
Answer: EYES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: On ___ (how some pranks are done)
Answer: ADARE
2D clue: Italian city that’s the subject of this puzzle
Answer: VENICE
3D clue: “More than happy to!”
Answer: GLADLY
5D clue: Pond scum
Answer: ALGAE
6D clue: Relaxant in some edibles, for short
Answer: CBD
7D clue: Stitches together with needle and thread
Answer: SEWS
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