NYT Mini Crossword July 17 hints and answers: 'Mallard ducks with green heads' mystery solved

If today’s NYT Mini Crossword is giving you trouble, you’re not alone. Some clues feel easy, but others? Not so much. Luckily, I’ve listed hints, along with the official clues and answers for both Across and Down. Use these to solve the grid faster — and keep that streak alive.

• 1 Across: Places you’ll spot in old-school workout montages.
• 5 Across: When secrets slip out, someone did this.
• 6 Across: A pirate ship flag, you’ll hear this in stories.
• 7 Across: A common word ending in ‘cap’, ‘fix’, or ‘avoid’.
• 8 Across: A British dessert starting with Eton.

• 1 Down: Geography class always has this on display.
• 2 Down: What you do when you’re angry or trying to get attention.
• 3 Down: Male ducks, green-headed ones.
• 4 Down: Look up unless you’re on the ISS!
• 6 Down: Fruity spread in a jar.

• 1 Across: GYMS
• 5 Across: LEAK
• 6 Across: JOLLY
• 7 Across: ABLE
• 8 Across: MESS
• 1 Down: GLOBE
• 2 Down: YELLS
• 3 Down: MALES
• 4 Down: SKY
• 6 Down: JAM

If you’ve finished this, congrats! That’s today’s puzzle done. Need more? Check back tomorrow for fresh hints and solutions.