Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Jul 15, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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ACROSS

1.___ shrimp (classic oxymoron)
6.Love, to a Frenchman
7.Tale from Aesop
8.Friend, to a Spaniard
9.Provokes, with "up"

DOWN

1.Disney villain between Gaston and Scar
2.The so-called "fifth taste"
3.Gas brand that merged with Exxon
4.Stick out noticeably
5.Milkshake mix-ins that might get stuck in your straw

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, July 15, 2026

1J

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3M

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5O

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

1.___ shrimp (classic oxymoron)(JUMBO)
6.Love, to a Frenchman(AMOUR)
7.Tale from Aesop(FABLE)
8.Friend, to a Spaniard(AMIGO)
9.Provokes, with "up"(RILES)

DOWN

1.Disney villain between Gaston and Scar(JAFAR)
2.The so-called "fifth taste"(UMAMI)
3.Gas brand that merged with Exxon(MOBIL)
4.Stick out noticeably(BULGE)
5.Milkshake mix-ins that might get stuck in your straw(OREOS)