Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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ACROSS

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

DOWN

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

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

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

DOWN

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

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About the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 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 JUMBO, answering “___ shrimp (classic oxymoron).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.