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NYT Mini Crossword July 23 2026 Answers

Deborah Simmons ✓Solving & explaining puzzles since 1998 · Updated July 23 2026

All Clues & Answers

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Every answer from the Thursday, July 23 2026 New York Times Mini Crossword — the free 5×5 daily puzzle. Select a clue for the full explanation.

Constructed by Tracy Bennett · Edited by Joel Fagliano

Across

1Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"5 lettersSee answer ›6Smart ___ (wise guy)5 lettersSee answer ›7Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking5 lettersSee answer ›8Strongly disliked5 lettersSee answer ›9One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword3 lettersSee answer ›

Down

1Criticize harshly4 lettersSee answer ›2Where wedding rings are exchanged5 lettersSee answer ›3"Cool beans!"5 lettersSee answer ›4Preppy clothing brand5 lettersSee answer ›5Gave the green light4 lettersSee answer ›