Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Solve today's clue list with optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Letter after alpha, in the Greek alphabet
  2. 5.Letter after Alfa, in the NATO phonetic alphabet
  3. 6.Barrier reef organism
  4. 7.Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say
  5. 8.Blue expanse

DOWN

  1. 1."Babbling" body of water
  2. 2.Before expected
  3. 3.Broadcast commercial, for short
  4. 4.Big name in early email
  5. 5.Brings into an email thread discreetly

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1B
2E
3T
4A
5B
R
A
V
O
6C
O
R
A
L
7C
O
L
D
8S
K
Y

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Letter after alpha, in the Greek alphabet(BETA)
  2. 5.Letter after Alfa, in the NATO phonetic alphabet(BRAVO)
  3. 6.Barrier reef organism(CORAL)
  4. 7.Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say(COLD)
  5. 8.Blue expanse(SKY)

DOWN

  1. 1."Babbling" body of water(BROOK)
  2. 2.Before expected(EARLY)
  3. 3.Broadcast commercial, for short(TVAD)
  4. 4.Big name in early email(AOL)
  5. 5.Brings into an email thread discreetly(BCCS)

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About the Tuesday, July 28, 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 BRAVO, answering “Letter after Alfa, in the NATO phonetic alphabet.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.