Did you enjoy the Mini Today? The clues that appear in this puzzle are usually short and easy and but sometimes they too can get tricky, which you probably just found out trying to solve Iron ___ (rust) . The clues reappear and could have a new meaning or answer you did not think of. The most recent one for this one is the five letters word we have shown below.
Iron rust
The answer for this mini clue is
- OXIDE
- ↓
- Tackles a double-black diamond, perhaps
- Poker player's giveaways
- Small bay
- Giving evasive answers
- Shape for a shoelace or pretzel
- →
- Nature's marshmallow holder
- ___ Thompson, longest-tenured cast member in "S.N.L." history
- "My turn!"
- Snow/rain combo
- Messy home for pigs
NYT Mini Crossword Jul 5 2026
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