NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Work's opposite
  2. 5.Glass-encased flower in "Beauty and the Beast"
  3. 6.Stack on a nightstand
  4. 7.Tree or cobra, in yoga class
  5. 8.Not that many

DOWN

  1. 1.Measure of alcoholic content
  2. 2.Feeling relaxed
  3. 3.Slightly crooked
  4. 4.Rarely true response to "Have you read our terms and conditions?"
  5. 6.___-free (label on water bottles)

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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2L
3A
4Y
5R
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8A
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Work's opposite(PLAY)
  2. 5.Glass-encased flower in "Beauty and the Beast"(ROSE)
  3. 6.Stack on a nightstand(BOOKS)
  4. 7.Tree or cobra, in yoga class(POSE)
  5. 8.Not that many(AFEW)

DOWN

  1. 1.Measure of alcoholic content(PROOF)
  2. 2.Feeling relaxed(LOOSE)
  3. 3.Slightly crooked(ASKEW)
  4. 4.Rarely true response to "Have you read our terms and conditions?"(YES)
  5. 6.___-free (label on water bottles)(BPA)

About the Wednesday, July 29, 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 BOOKS, answering “Stack on a nightstand.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.