Blue expanse

Latest answer — July 28, 2026

8 Across

The wide open place above us on a clear day 🌤️

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This clue's Tuesday, July 28, 2026 appearance

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Across

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

Down

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

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Letter after alpha, in the Greek alphabet — Answer: BETA. Hint: It follows alpha in the Greek lineup and often marks the second spot 😊
  2. 5. Letter after Alfa, in the NATO phonetic alphabet — Answer: BRAVO. Hint: The next call sign after Alfa is a word pilots cheer for. 📻
  3. 6. Barrier reef organism — Answer: CORAL. Hint: A colorful sea builder that helps make reefs 🌊
  4. 7. Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say — Answer: COLD. Hint: A common winter bug that leaves you reaching for tissues 🤧
  5. 8. Blue expanse — Answer: SKY. Hint: The wide open place above us on a clear day 🌤️

Down

  1. 1. "Babbling" body of water — Answer: BROOK. Hint: A small stream can sound like it’s endlessly chatting 💧
  2. 2. Before expected — Answer: EARLY. Hint: Happening sooner than scheduled or anticipated 🙂
  3. 3. Broadcast commercial, for short — Answer: TVAD. Hint: A tiny ad you’d catch between shows on the tube 📺
  4. 4. Big name in early email — Answer: AOL. Hint: An old internet giant that helped many people get their first inbox 😄
  5. 5. Brings into an email thread discreetly — Answer: BCCS. Hint: Adds someone to the conversation without broadcasting it to everyone else 📧

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The answer to “Blue expanse” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SKY — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026 at 8-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include SEA. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Blue expanse” answer

SKY (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as SEA

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Why the answer is SKY

The wide open place above us on a clear day 🌤️

Other answers for “Blue expanse”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides SKY, it has also been SEA. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

More NYT Mini answers for July 28, 2026

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The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Blue expanse”?

The answer is SKY, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026. Other answers for this clue include SEA.

How many letters is the answer to “Blue expanse”?

3 letters: SKY. Earlier fills for this clue have also been SEA (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026, at 8-Across. Earlier appearances: March 12, 2025 → SKY; March 12, 2025 → SEA.

Can “Blue expanse” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides SKY, New York Times Mini has also used SEA for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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