USA Today Quick Crossword Answers - Jul 6
QuickCross
By By John Wilmes
Across
- 5____ and everyEACH
- 6Barbed ____WIRE
- 7SluggishSLOW
Down
- 2____ polishNAIL
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. (Ginger [?) decision] — Answer: SNAP. Hint: Make that quick choice and go for it! ✨
- 5. ____ and every — Answer: EACH. Hint: Think of a word that means every single one! 🌟
- 6. Barbed ____ — Answer: WIRE. Hint: This is often found in security measures to keep intruders out! 🔒
- 7. Sluggish — Answer: SLOW. Hint: Take your time, no need to rush! 🐢
Down
- 1. Uses needle and thread — Answer: SEWS. Hint: Think of a craft that brings fabric together with a simple stitch! 🧵
- 2. ____ polish — Answer: NAIL. Hint: This is something you might use to make your fingers look fabulous! 💅
- 3. Prefix meaning "height" — Answer: ACRO. Hint: Think of a word that describes something at the top or uppermost part! 🌄
- 4. Relieved interjection — Answer: PHEW. Hint: When something stressful is finally over, you might express your relief with this sound! 😌
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The last 1 day of solutions
Here are the USA Today Quick Cross answers for Monday, July 6, 2026 — every solution for that day's small (mini-style) puzzle, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on July 6?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live USA Today Quick Cross answers page.
USA Today Quick Cross answers for July 6, 2026
The full solution for the July 6 USA Today Quick Cross is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's grid read. Each answer is listed separately, so you can check just the clue you were stuck on and leave the rest. This is the confirmed grid as published on Monday, July 6.
Full USA Today Quick Crossword answer list for July 6, 2026
Every clue from the July 6 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (Ginger [?) decision] | SNAP |
| 5 | ____ and every | EACH |
| 6 | Barbed ____ | WIRE |
| 7 | Sluggish | SLOW |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uses needle and thread | SEWS |
| 2 | ____ polish | NAIL |
| 3 | Prefix meaning "height" | ACRO |
| 4 | Relieved interjection | PHEW |
Hints for the July 6 puzzle
Not ready for the full answer? Here are lighter, spoiler-free nudges for that day's grid, above the solutions. The July 6 Quick Cross was USA Today's fast, mini-style grid — a compact Monday puzzle built to be cleared in a minute or two, in the same modern, accessible style as the full USA Today crossword. The answers below are that day's confirmed grid, listed clue by clue so you can check just the one that stumped you. Use the hints for the trickiest clues, then reveal the answers above only if you need them.
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