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Monday, July 13, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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NYT Mini Crossword Clues
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Impressive academic degree — Answer: PHD
- 4. *Place to find a doc — Answer: PIER
- 5. *Dallas Cowboys stat — Answer: TEXAS
- 6. *Make a scar — Answer: KNIT
- 7. Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle — Answer: ONE
Down
- 1. Mischievous fairy — Answer: PIXIE
- 2. What radiators and microwaves generate — Answer: HEAT
- 3. Nurses' co-workers: Abbr. — Answer: DRS
- 4. Ivy League school in Philly — Answer: PENN
- 5. Boxing ref's decision — Answer: TKO
The answer to “Boxing ref's decision” in the New York Times Mini crossword is TKO — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 13, 2026 (5-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.
“Boxing ref's decision” answer
TKO (3 letters)
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Why the answer is TKO
TKO is the 3-letter solution that fits "Boxing ref's decision" in the NYT Mini crossword on July 13, 2026 (5-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.
More NYT Mini answers for July 13, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 13, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Impressive academic degree → PHD
- 4. *Place to find a doc → PIER
- 5. *Dallas Cowboys stat → TEXAS
- 6. *Make a scar → KNIT
- 7. Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle → ONE
Down
- 1. Mischievous fairy → PIXIE
- 2. What radiators and microwaves generate → HEAT
- 3. Nurses' co-workers: Abbr. → DRS
- 4. Ivy League school in Philly → PENN
- 5. Boxing ref's decision → TKO
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 13, 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 “Boxing ref's decision”?
The answer is TKO, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Boxing ref's decision”?
3 letters: TKO.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2026, at 5-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.