WaPo Mini Crossword Clues & Answers - Jul 10

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By Pete Muller & Frank Longo

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WaPo Mini Crossword Clues

Across

  1. 1Scooter brand whose name means "wasp"
  2. 6Rhapsodize over
  3. 7Sources of trusted advice
  4. 8Colleague of Thomas and Jackson
  5. 9Letters on Erik Jones's car in the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

Down

  1. 1With 3-Down, spot with lots of slots
  2. 2Jump for joy, say
  3. 3See 1-Down
  4. 4Displease Santa, in a way, according to a popular Christmas song
  5. 5Transition word to an afterthought

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Scooter brand whose name means "wasp" — Answer: VESPA. Hint: This Italian scooter's name is also a buzzing insect! 🐝
  2. 6. Rhapsodize over — Answer: EXTOL. Hint: Celebrate someone's virtues with enthusiasm! 🎉
  3. 7. Sources of trusted advice — Answer: GURUS. Hint: Think of wise mentors who guide you on your journey! 🧘‍♂️
  4. 8. Colleague of Thomas and Jackson — Answer: ALITO. Hint: Think of a justice who serves alongside others like Thomas and Jackson on the Supreme Court! ⚖️
  5. 9. Letters on Erik Jones's car in the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race — Answer: STP. Hint: Think of a company known for motor oil and racing sponsorship! 🏎️

Down

  1. 1. With 3-Down, spot with lots of slots — Answer: VEGAS. Hint: Think of a city known for its bright lights and exciting games! 🎰
  2. 2. Jump for joy, say — Answer: EXULT. Hint: When you're thrilled and celebrating, you might feel this way! 🎉
  3. 3. See 1-Down — Answer: STRIP. Hint: Uncover something by removing a layer! 🎭
  4. 4. Displease Santa, in a way, according to a popular Christmas song — Answer: POUT. Hint: If you're feeling sulky about gifts this holiday, it might lead to a festive frown! 🎄
  5. 5. Transition word to an afterthought — Answer: ALSO. Hint: It's a word that adds an extra idea or detail to what you've just said! ✨

Here are the Washington Post Mini answers for Friday, July 10, 2026 — every solution for that day's small (~5×5) 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 10?” 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 Washington Post Mini answers page.

Washington Post Mini answers for July 10, 2026

The full solution for the July 10 Washington Post Mini 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 Friday, July 10.

Hints for the July 10 puzzle

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