Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 22, 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 22, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Mother chicken
  2. 4.Word after "leading" and "first"
  3. 5.Just peachy ... or a hint to the two letters that appear most often in this grid
  4. 6.Bryant of "S.N.L." fame
  5. 7.Like overcooked chicken

DOWN

  1. 1.Helpful
  2. 2.Swirl of water
  3. 3.The Yankees, on scoreboards
  4. 4.Supervillain's hideout
  5. 5.___ joke

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

1H
2E
3N
4L
A
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Y
5D
A
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D
Y
6A
I
D
Y
7D
R
Y

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Mother chicken(HEN)
  2. 4.Word after "leading" and "first"(LADY)
  3. 5.Just peachy ... or a hint to the two letters that appear most often in this grid(DANDY)
  4. 6.Bryant of "S.N.L." fame(AIDY)
  5. 7.Like overcooked chicken(DRY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Helpful(HANDY)
  2. 2.Swirl of water(EDDY)
  3. 3.The Yankees, on scoreboards(NYY)
  4. 4.Supervillain's hideout(LAIR)
  5. 5.___ joke(DAD)

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About the Wednesday, July 22, 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 DANDY, answering “Just peachy ... or a hint to the two letters that appear most often in this grid.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.