NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, July 26, 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

Sunday, July 26, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.One of five for most starfish
  2. 4.Fliers in a V
  3. 7.Sing the praises of
  4. 8.Capital of South Korea
  5. 9.Bottom of a shoe

DOWN

  1. 1.Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z
  2. 2.T. ___ (fearsome dinos)
  3. 3."Yeah, same!"
  4. 5.2020 Pixar movie
  5. 6.French fashion magazine

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, July 26, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.One of five for most starfish(ARM)
  2. 4.Fliers in a V(GEESE)
  3. 7.Sing the praises of(EXTOL)
  4. 8.Capital of South Korea(SEOUL)
  5. 9.Bottom of a shoe(SOLE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z(AGES)
  2. 2.T. ___ (fearsome dinos)(REXES)
  3. 3."Yeah, same!"(METOO)
  4. 5.2020 Pixar movie(SOUL)
  5. 6.French fashion magazine(ELLE)

About the Sunday, July 26, 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 GEESE, answering “Fliers in a V.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.