Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 23, 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

Thursday, July 23, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"
  2. 6.Smart ___ (wise guy)
  3. 7.Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking
  4. 8.Strongly disliked
  5. 9.One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword

DOWN

  1. 1.Criticize harshly
  2. 2.Where wedding rings are exchanged
  3. 3."Cool beans!"
  4. 4.Preppy clothing brand
  5. 5.Gave the green light

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, July 23, 2026

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3N
4J
5O
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"(BANJO)
  2. 6.Smart ___ (wise guy)(ALECK)
  3. 7.Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking(STARE)
  4. 8.Strongly disliked(HATED)
  5. 9.One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword(ROW)

DOWN

  1. 1.Criticize harshly(BASH)
  2. 2.Where wedding rings are exchanged(ALTAR)
  3. 3."Cool beans!"(NEATO)
  4. 4.Preppy clothing brand(JCREW)
  5. 5.Gave the green light(OKED)

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About the Thursday, July 23, 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 BANJO, answering “Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.