NYT Mini Answer for Jul 23, 2026
Mini Crossword
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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ACROSS
- 1.Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"
- 6.Smart ___ (wise guy)
- 7.Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking
- 8.Strongly disliked
- 9.One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword
DOWN
- 1.Criticize harshly
- 2.Where wedding rings are exchanged
- 3."Cool beans!"
- 4.Preppy clothing brand
- 5.Gave the green light
Mini Crossword Hint
Mini Answer on Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Mini Answer per Hint
ACROSS
- 1.Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"(BANJO)
- 6.Smart ___ (wise guy)(ALECK)
- 7.Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking(STARE)
- 8.Strongly disliked(HATED)
- 9.One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword(ROW)
DOWN
- 1.Criticize harshly(BASH)
- 2.Where wedding rings are exchanged(ALTAR)
- 3."Cool beans!"(NEATO)
- 4.Preppy clothing brand(JCREW)
- 5.Gave the green light(OKED)