Crossword Answer
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Thursday, July 09, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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NYT Mini Crossword Clues
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Something to look for while circling the block — Answer: SPOT. Hint: Keep your eyes peeled for a place to park! 🅿️
- 5. Grow weary — Answer: TIRE. Hint: When you’ve had enough and your energy is running low, you might feel this way! 😴
- 6. This clue number x 2 — Answer: DOZEN. Hint: Think about the number of eggs in a typical carton! 🥚
- 7. Rice-shaped pasta — Answer: ORZO. Hint: This tiny pasta is often found in soups and salads, resembling a grain! 🍚
- 8. December 25th, for short — Answer: XMAS. Hint: It's the festive day that brings joy and cheer! 🎄
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- 1. Calm before the ___ — Answer: STORM. Hint: What often comes right before chaos? 🌪️
- 2. Favorite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — Answer: PIZZA. Hint: What round dish do those turtles love to share after a day of saving the city? 🍕
- 3. Black-and-white cookies — Answer: OREOS. Hint: These classic treats are often dunked in milk! 🍪
- 4. (This clue number x 2) + 2 — Answer: TEN. Hint: Double the clue number and add a little more for a perfect score! 🎯
- 6. Release personal information about, informally — Answer: DOX. Hint: When you let others know someone's private details, it's called this! 🔍
The answer to “(This clue number x 2) + 2” in the New York Times Mini crossword is TEN — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 9, 2026 (4-Down), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“(This clue number x 2) + 2” answer
TEN (3 letters)
Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's TEN.
Why the answer is TEN
Double the clue number and add a little more for a perfect score! 🎯
More NYT Mini answers for July 9, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 9, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Something to look for while circling the block → SPOT
- 5. Grow weary → TIRE
- 6. This clue number x 2 → DOZEN
- 7. Rice-shaped pasta → ORZO
- 8. December 25th, for short → XMAS
Down
- 1. Calm before the ___ → STORM
- 2. Favorite food of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles → PIZZA
- 3. Black-and-white cookies → OREOS
- 4. (This clue number x 2) + 2 → TEN
- 6. Release personal information about, informally → DOX
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 9, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live NYT Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
About the NYT Mini crossword
The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “(This clue number x 2) + 2”?
The answer is TEN, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “(This clue number x 2) + 2”?
3 letters: TEN.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 9, 2026, at 4-Down.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.