WaPo Mini Crossword Clues & Answers - Jul 9

Thursday’s Daily

By Pete Muller & Frank Longo

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WaPo Mini Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Like sale prices, relatively
  2. 4Hot-rod engines, informally
  3. 6Where the Spanish cyclist Julio Jiménez was born and died
  4. 7"I'm not gonna stand in their way!"
  5. 8Like sale prices

Down

  1. 1Bank whose failure could cause a disaster
  2. 2Strikes out, say
  3. 3Beguiling behavior
  4. 4Word in the name of many a college campus building
  5. 5Daniel's daughter on Netflix's "Cobra Kai"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Like sale prices, relatively — Answer: LOW. Hint: Think of values that dip down to save some cash! 💸
  2. 4. Hot-rod engines, informally — Answer: HEMIS. Hint: These powerful engines are known for their distinct shape and performance! 🏎️
  3. 6. Where the Spanish cyclist Julio Jiménez was born and died — Answer: AVILA. Hint: This historic city in Spain is famous for its well-preserved medieval walls. 🏰
  4. 7. "I'm not gonna stand in their way!" — Answer: LETEM. Hint: Sometimes you just have to let things happen! 🚀
  5. 8. Like sale prices — Answer: LESS. Hint: Think about what makes deals more appealing! 💸

Down

  1. 1. Bank whose failure could cause a disaster — Answer: LEVEE. Hint: Think about a barrier designed to hold back water and prevent floods! 🌊
  2. 2. Strikes out, say — Answer: OMITS. Hint: Sometimes, you just leave things out without a second thought! 🗑️
  3. 3. Beguiling behavior — Answer: WILES. Hint: Think of clever tricks or charms that can easily sway someone's feelings. 😉
  4. 4. Word in the name of many a college campus building — Answer: HALL. Hint: Think of a common gathering space on campus! 🏛️
  5. 5. Daniel's daughter on Netflix's "Cobra Kai" — Answer: SAM. Hint: Think of a name that sounds like it could belong to a popular female character! 🌟

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Washington Post Mini answers for July 9, 2026

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Hints for the July 9 puzzle

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