Crossword clue

“With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one's work email”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

INBOX

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withX

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one's work email” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with X.

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More clues from this puzzle

1A"In summary …," in internet shorthand4 letters 5A___ Valley (French wine area)5 letters 7ASee 6-Across4 letters 8A"Right away!"4 letters 1DSounds before going to voicemail5 letters 2DZodiac sign in early autumn5 letters 3DSag5 letters 4DPet name on a par with Fido and Rover3 letters

FAQ

What is the answer to the “With 7-Across, aspirational state to achieve in one's work email” clue?+

The answer is INBOX (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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