Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, July 31, 2026

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Mini Crossword

Friday, July 31, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.With 8-Across and 1-Down, grow from your own mistakes
  2. 5.Video game section
  3. 6.Figure skating duos
  4. 7.___ Poupon (mustard brand)
  5. 8.See 1-Across

DOWN

  1. 1.See 1-Across
  2. 2.Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field
  3. 3.Extremely
  4. 4.Letters capitaLized in this cLue
  5. 5.Sports org. for Nelly Korda

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, July 31, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.With 8-Across and 1-Down, grow from your own mistakes(LIVE)
  2. 5.Video game section(LEVEL)
  3. 6.Figure skating duos(PAIRS)
  4. 7.___ Poupon (mustard brand)(GREY)
  5. 8.See 1-Across(AND)

DOWN

  1. 1.See 1-Across(LEARN)
  2. 2.Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field(IVIED)
  3. 3.Extremely(VERY)
  4. 4.Letters capitaLized in this cLue(ELS)
  5. 5.Sports org. for Nelly Korda(LPGA)

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About the Friday, July 31, 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 LEVEL, answering “Video game section.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.