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Back of a soccer goal

Archive answer — August 1, 2026

9 Across

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Clue explained

“NET” is the published 3-letter fill for 9 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, August 1, 2026 appearance

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Across

8 clues
  1. 1Coffee choice before bed
  2. 6Recurring bug?
  3. 7California's most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes
  4. 8Fist pound
  5. 9Back of a soccer goalNET
  6. 10Carefully thought (over)
  7. 12Brain sparks
  8. 13Something that might end after "Pencils down!"

Down

8 clues
  1. 1Indentations at the end of a smile
  2. 2Green: Prefix
  3. 3Film festival with the Palme d'Or
  4. 4No ___ sugar (product claim)
  5. 5Speedy
  6. 6Anthropic's A.I. assistant
  7. 7Own up to
  8. 11Back muscle, for short

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Coffee choice before bed

    Answer: DECAF

  2. 6. Recurring bug?

    Answer: CICADA

  3. 7. California's most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes

    Answer: ALMONDS

  4. 8. Fist pound

    Answer: DAP

  5. 9. Back of a soccer goal

    Answer: NET

  6. 10. Carefully thought (over)

    Answer: MULLED

  7. 12. Brain sparks

    Answer: IDEAS

  8. 13. Something that might end after "Pencils down!"

    Answer: TEST

Down

  1. 1. Indentations at the end of a smile

    Answer: DIMPLES

  2. 2. Green: Prefix

    Answer: ECO

  3. 3. Film festival with the Palme d'Or

    Answer: CANNES

  4. 4. No ___ sugar (product claim)

    Answer: ADDED

  5. 5. Speedy

    Answer: FAST

  6. 6. Anthropic's A.I. assistant

    Answer: CLAUDE

  7. 7. Own up to

    Answer: ADMIT

  8. 11. Back muscle, for short

    Answer: LAT

The answer to “Back of a soccer goal” in the NYT Mini Crossword is NET — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 1, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Back of a soccer goal” answer

NET(3 letters)

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Why does NET fit?

NET is the published 3-letter answer at 9-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Back of a soccer goal” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Back of a soccer goal”?

The answer is NET.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: NET.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Mini Crossword for August 1, 2026 at 9-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

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