July 05, 2026
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
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LA Times Mini Crossword Clues
Across
- 1Saigon soup with rice noodles
- 4Bygone Swedish wheels
- 5"Thank you, Maurice"
- 6Pan-fried deli pancake
- 7Utopian feeling
Down
- 1First of a trilogy
- 2HBO Max series starring Jean Smart as a standup comic
- 3NYC theater awards
- 4Whiskered critter that barks
- 5Org. for Orioles and Blue Jays
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Saigon soup with rice noodles — Answer: PHO
- 4. Bygone Swedish wheels — Answer: SAAB
- 5. "Thank you, Maurice" — Answer: MERCI
- 6. Pan-fried deli pancake — Answer: LATKE
- 7. Utopian feeling — Answer: BLISS
Down
- 1. First of a trilogy — Answer: PARTI
- 2. HBO Max series starring Jean Smart as a standup comic — Answer: HACKS
- 3. NYC theater awards — Answer: OBIES
- 4. Whiskered critter that barks — Answer: SEAL
- 5. Org. for Orioles and Blue Jays — Answer: MLB
Need today's LA Times Mini Crossword answers? Every across and down solution for today's puzzle — dated July 5, 2026 — is at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid goes live. The LA Times Mini is a quick, free bite-size puzzle you can finish in about a minute, but a single unfamiliar clue can hold up the whole grid. Whether you're checking a finished puzzle or breaking a deadlock, the full clue-by-clue answers are below.
Today's LA Times Mini answers
Today's solution appears above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer. Because a Mini is so small, one missing letter can block several crossing answers at once, so we list each separately: reveal only the one you need and keep solving the rest yourself. The grid is confirmed and refreshed daily as soon as it's published.
What is the LA Times Mini Crossword?
The LA Times Mini is the quick-solve companion to the paper's full daily crossword — a small grid with a handful of across and down clues, built for a fast daily hit rather than a long sit-down solve. It carries the LA Times' friendly, accessible style: clean, fair clues that lean on everyday knowledge, making it an easy win to start (or cap off) your day. It's free to play online, which gives it a broad, casual following.
How the LA Times Mini compares
All the minis share the same speedy DNA, with small differences in voice:
| LA Times Mini | NYT Mini | WaPo Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid size | Small | 5×5 (7×7 weekends) | Small |
| Solve time | About a minute | Under a minute | About a minute |
| Cost | Free | Free | Free |
| Clue style | Friendly, fair | Punchy, current | Clean, modern |
Browse past LA Times Mini answers
Every previous LA Times Mini is archived on this page by date, with its full across and down solutions — handy for checking yesterday's grid or settling a “what was the answer?” question. The archive updates automatically each day, so it stays complete without spoiling the current day. Stuck on a single clue, our crossword solver will reveal just that answer.
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Frequently asked questions
What are today's LA Times Mini Crossword answers?
Every across and down answer for today's Mini (July 5, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as it's released.
Is the LA Times Mini free?
Yes — it's free to play online each day, and our answers and clues are free too.
How do I reveal just one answer?
Each answer is listed separately, so you can reveal only the clue you're stuck on and keep solving the rest.
Where can I find past LA Times Mini answers?
Every previous Mini is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.