NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, July 27, 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 27, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Rolling series of comments on a Twitch stream
  2. 5.It wasn't built in a day
  3. 6.Flavor of yellow Skittles
  4. 7.Store window sign
  5. 8.Floating mountain of ice

DOWN

  1. 1.Parisian pancake
  2. 2.Creator of the "Odyssey"
  3. 3."Relax, you're ___ friends"
  4. 4.The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this
  5. 6.Defensive tennis shot

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, July 27, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Rolling series of comments on a Twitch stream(CHAT)
  2. 5.It wasn't built in a day(ROME)
  3. 6.Flavor of yellow Skittles(LEMON)
  4. 7.Store window sign(OPEN)
  5. 8.Floating mountain of ice(BERG)

DOWN

  1. 1.Parisian pancake(CREPE)
  2. 2.Creator of the "Odyssey"(HOMER)
  3. 3."Relax, you're ___ friends"(AMONG)
  4. 4.The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this(TEN)
  5. 6.Defensive tennis shot(LOB)

About the Monday, July 27, 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 LEMON, answering “Flavor of yellow Skittles.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.