WaPo Mini Crossword Clues & Answers - Jul 8

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By Pete Muller & Frank Longo

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WaPo Mini Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Terrain producer
  2. 4On the wrong side (of)
  3. 6Wrong
  4. 7Mousesack or Visenna on "The Witcher," e.g.
  5. 8Things you don't use if you don't do Windows?

Down

  1. 1Acted before a 10-count reached 10, say
  2. 2What you might bop to
  3. 3Relatives of divots
  4. 4Front-center connection
  5. 5Like one debate side

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Terrain producer — Answer: GMC. Hint: Think of a vehicle brand known for its rugged appeal in the great outdoors! 🚙
  2. 4. On the wrong side (of) — Answer: AFOUL. Hint: When things go sideways, you might find yourself in a bit of trouble! ⚖️
  3. 6. Wrong — Answer: NOTSO. Hint: When things don't go your way, you might say they're this! 🤔
  4. 7. Mousesack or Visenna on "The Witcher," e.g. — Answer: DRUID. Hint: Think of a nature-savvy character from fantasy tales. 🌳
  5. 8. Things you don't use if you don't do Windows? — Answer: PCS. Hint: Consider what you need to use for computing if you're not using the popular operating system! 💻

Down

  1. 1. Acted before a 10-count reached 10, say — Answer: GOTUP. Hint: Sometimes, you just can't wait for the countdown to end! ⏳
  2. 2. What you might bop to — Answer: MUSIC. Hint: Think of the sounds that make you want to dance! 🎶
  3. 3. Relatives of divots — Answer: CLODS. Hint: These earth chunks might be found in a farm field or a golf course! 🌍
  4. 4. Front-center connection — Answer: AND. Hint: Think about a word that ties two phrases together in a conversation! 🤝
  5. 5. Like one debate side — Answer: FOR. Hint: Which position do you support in a discussion? 🤔

Need today's Washington Post Mini Crossword answers? Every across and down solution for today's puzzle — dated July 8, 2026 — is listed at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid goes live. The WaPo Mini is a quick, free bite-size puzzle you can finish in a minute, but a single unfamiliar clue can jam the whole thing. Whether you're checking a finished grid, breaking a deadlock, or want to reveal just one square, the complete clue-by-clue answers are below.

Today's Washington Post Mini answers

Today's solution appears above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as the grid reads. Because a Mini is so small, one missing letter tends to block several crossing answers at once, so we list each answer separately: reveal only the one you need and keep solving the rest yourself. The grid is confirmed and refreshed daily as soon as the puzzle is published.

What is the Washington Post Mini Crossword?

The Washington Post Mini is the paper's free, quick-solve crossword — a small grid with a handful of across and down clues, designed to be finished in about a minute. Like other minis, it's built for a fast daily hit rather than a long sit-down solve, with clean, contemporary clues that lean on general knowledge and current culture. It's free to play online, which gives it a broad, casual audience — and a steady stream of “what's today's answer?” searches whenever a clever clue trips solvers up.

How the WaPo Mini compares to other mini crosswords

All the minis share the same speedy DNA, with small differences in flavour:

WaPo MiniNYT MiniLA Times Mini
Grid sizeSmall (~5×5)5×5 (7×7 weekends)Small
Solve timeAbout a minuteUnder a minuteAbout a minute
CostFreeFreeFree
Clue styleClean, modernPunchy, currentStraightforward

Tips for solving the WaPo Mini faster

  • Fill the corners first. Corner squares sit on both a short across and a short down clue, so one gives you crossing letters immediately.
  • Trust the crossings. In a grid this small, every letter is shared — solve a stumper's crossing word and the letter appears for free.
  • Read all the clues first. With only a handful of clues, the easy ones give you enough letters to guess the hard ones.
  • Go with your first instinct. Minis reward quick, direct answers rather than overthinking.
  • Use the solver for one square. Our crossword solver reveals a single clue's answer from your known letters, without spoiling the rest.

Browse past WaPo Mini answers

Every previous Washington Post Mini is archived on this page by date, with its full across and down solutions. It's the quickest way to check yesterday's grid or settle a “what was the answer?” question. The archive updates automatically each day — today's answers roll into it as the next Mini goes live — so it stays complete without spoiling the current day for solvers who haven't finished.

Browse more puzzles on the crossword solver, or use it to crack any clue from any publication.

Frequently asked questions

What are today's Washington Post Mini Crossword answers?

Every across and down answer for today's Mini (July 8, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as the puzzle is released.

Is the Washington Post Mini free?

Yes — it's free to play online each day, and our answers and clues are free too.

How do I reveal just one answer?

Each answer is listed separately, so you can reveal only the clue you're stuck on and keep solving the rest of the grid yourself.

How is the WaPo Mini different from the NYT Mini?

They're very similar quick-solve grids; the main difference is the editorial voice and clue selection. If you solve one, you'll feel right at home with the other.

Where can I find past WaPo Mini answers?

Every previous Mini is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.

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