Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, July 21, 2025

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Monday, July 21, 2025
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Ceremonial band
  2. 5.First official state hand gesture, following a 2024 Hawaiian bill
  3. 6.Deck with the Major and Minor Arcana
  4. 7.Just love
  5. 8.Boardwalk has the highest one on a Monopoly board

DOWN

  1. 1.Cool place to be on a sunny day
  2. 2.Name that might come first during an alphabetical roll call
  3. 3.Hybrid athletic garment
  4. 4.Just loathe
  5. 5.One whose name is in lights

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, July 21, 2025

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Ceremonial band(SASH)
  2. 5.First official state hand gesture, following a 2024 Hawaiian bill(SHAKA)
  3. 6.Deck with the Major and Minor Arcana(TAROT)
  4. 7.Just love(ADORE)
  5. 8.Boardwalk has the highest one on a Monopoly board(RENT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Cool place to be on a sunny day(SHADE)
  2. 2.Name that might come first during an alphabetical roll call(AARON)
  3. 3.Hybrid athletic garment(SKORT)
  4. 4.Just loathe(HATE)
  5. 5.One whose name is in lights(STAR)

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About the Monday, July 21, 2025 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is SHAKA, answering “First official state hand gesture, following a 2024 Hawaiian bill.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.