Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, July 20, 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

Monday, July 20, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Sound of an online message
  2. 5.Underwater detection device
  3. 6.Chicago's ___ Presidential Center
  4. 7.Appropriate anagram of VENMO, if you change the "V' to a "Y"
  5. 8.Potentially awkward wedding guests

DOWN

  1. 1.Destination for mail that doesn't go to your home address, perhaps
  2. 2.Ridiculous
  3. 3.Things debated by expectant parents
  4. 4.Color of an overcast sky
  5. 5.___ assembly required

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, July 20, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Sound of an online message(PING)
  2. 5.Underwater detection device(SONAR)
  3. 6.Chicago's ___ Presidential Center(OBAMA)
  4. 7.Appropriate anagram of VENMO, if you change the "V' to a "Y"(MONEY)
  5. 8.Potentially awkward wedding guests(EXES)

DOWN

  1. 1.Destination for mail that doesn't go to your home address, perhaps(POBOX)
  2. 2.Ridiculous(INANE)
  3. 3.Things debated by expectant parents(NAMES)
  4. 4.Color of an overcast sky(GRAY)
  5. 5.___ assembly required(SOME)

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About the Monday, July 20, 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 SONAR, answering “Underwater detection device.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.