Crossword Answer
Think about a small measurement often used in carpentry and crafting! 📏
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Friday, July 10, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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NYT Mini Crossword Clues
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Org. trying to catch Frank Abagnale in "Catch Me If You Can" — Answer: FBI. Hint: This agency is often portrayed as the good guys in crime dramas! 🕵️♂️
- 4. [Bzzt!] — Answer: WRONG. Hint: This sound often signals a mistake or error! 🔊
- 6. Unit of weight whose abbreviation ends in "z" — Answer: OUNCE. Hint: Think of a small measurement often used for food amounts! 🥣
- 7. [Ding, ding ding!] — Answer: RIGHT. Hint: It’s often what you get when you nail the answer! 🔔
- 8. Everest and Kilimanjaro: Abbr. — Answer: MTS. Hint: These towering giants are often referred to as the highest points on Earth! 🏔️
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- 1. Lemon or lychee — Answer: FRUIT. Hint: Think of what you bite into when you're craving something sweet and juicy! 🍋
- 2. Glassware for pot smokers — Answer: BONGS. Hint: This piece of glassware is often associated with a certain herbal pastime! 🌿
- 3. 1/12 of a foot — Answer: INCH. Hint: Think about a small measurement often used in carpentry and crafting! 📏
- 4. Dance move done on the ground, with "the" — Answer: WORM. Hint: This lively move slithers across the floor! 🐍
- 5. Acquire — Answer: GET. Hint: It's what you do when you obtain something you desire! 🎯
The answer to “1/12 of a foot” in the New York Times Mini crossword is INCH — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 10, 2026 (3-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.
“1/12 of a foot” answer
INCH (4 letters)
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Why the answer is INCH
Think about a small measurement often used in carpentry and crafting! 📏
More NYT Mini answers for July 10, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 10, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Org. trying to catch Frank Abagnale in "Catch Me If You Can" → FBI
- 4. [Bzzt!] → WRONG
- 6. Unit of weight whose abbreviation ends in "z" → OUNCE
- 7. [Ding, ding ding!] → RIGHT
- 8. Everest and Kilimanjaro: Abbr. → MTS
Down
- 1. Lemon or lychee → FRUIT
- 2. Glassware for pot smokers → BONGS
- 3. 1/12 of a foot → INCH
- 4. Dance move done on the ground, with "the" → WORM
- 5. Acquire → GET
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 10, 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 “1/12 of a foot”?
The answer is INCH, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 10, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “1/12 of a foot”?
4 letters: INCH.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 10, 2026, at 3-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.