:police_car_light: State of emergency :police_car_light:

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Saturday, July 11, 2026

By Ian Livengood

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NYT Mini Crossword Clues

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  1. 1Completely overhaul
  2. 7Sneak peek
  3. 9Purplish-red shade
  4. 10Item purchased before proposing
  5. 112010s Emmy-winning comedy starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge
  6. 14Fraudulent scheme
  7. 15:police_car_light: State of emergency :police_car_light:

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  1. 1Measure of engine speed, in brief
  2. 2Section of history
  3. 3Kick one's feet up, with "out"
  4. 4So-so
  5. 5Spot for little drinks that can lead to a big bill
  6. 6Cutesy moniker for a romantic partner
  7. 8Moved like an excited dog's tail
  8. 11Grp. monitoring TV decency standards
  9. 12British bathroom
  10. 13Appropriate last answer in this puzzle

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Completely overhaul — Answer: REVAMP
  2. 7. Sneak peek — Answer: PREVIEW
  3. 9. Purplish-red shade — Answer: MAGENTA
  4. 10. Item purchased before proposing — Answer: RING
  5. 11. 2010s Emmy-winning comedy starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge — Answer: FLEABAG
  6. 14. Fraudulent scheme — Answer: CONGAME
  7. 15. :police_car_light: State of emergency :police_car_light: — Answer: CODERED

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  1. 1. Measure of engine speed, in brief — Answer: RPM
  2. 2. Section of history — Answer: ERA
  3. 3. Kick one's feet up, with "out" — Answer: VEG
  4. 4. So-so — Answer: AVERAGE
  5. 5. Spot for little drinks that can lead to a big bill — Answer: MINIBAR
  6. 6. Cutesy moniker for a romantic partner — Answer: PETNAME
  7. 8. Moved like an excited dog's tail — Answer: WAGGED
  8. 11. Grp. monitoring TV decency standards — Answer: FCC
  9. 12. British bathroom — Answer: LOO
  10. 13. Appropriate last answer in this puzzle — Answer: END

The answer to “:police_car_light: State of emergency :police_car_light:” in the New York Times Mini crossword is CODERED — a 7-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 11, 2026 (15-Across), 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.

“:police_car_light: State of emergency :police_car_light:” answer

CODERED (7 letters)

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Why the answer is CODERED

CODERED is the 7-letter solution that fits ":police_car_light: State of emergency :police_car_light:" in the NYT Mini crossword on July 11, 2026 (15-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

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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 “:police_car_light: State of emergency :police_car_light:”?

The answer is CODERED, a 7-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “:police_car_light: State of emergency :police_car_light:”?

7 letters: CODERED.

Where did this clue appear?

In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 11, 2026, at 15-Across.

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.

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