Gave the green light

Latest answer — July 23, 2026

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When you give someone permission, you're essentially saying it's all good! 👍

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This clue's Thursday, July 23, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"
  2. 6Smart ___ (wise guy)
  3. 7Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking
  4. 8Strongly disliked
  5. 9One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword

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  1. 1Criticize harshly
  2. 2Where wedding rings are exchanged
  3. 3"Cool beans!"
  4. 4Preppy clothing brand
  5. 5Gave the green light

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  1. 1. Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" — Answer: BANJO. Hint: This string instrument is often associated with lively country and folk music! 🎶
  2. 6. Smart ___ (wise guy) — Answer: ALECK. Hint: This word describes a witty or clever person who often has a smart remark ready! 🧠
  3. 7. Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking — Answer: STARE. Hint: Keep your eyes wide open to win this game! 👀
  4. 8. Strongly disliked — Answer: HATED. Hint: Think of a strong dislike that might make you feel quite heated! 😠
  5. 9. One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword — Answer: ROW. Hint: Think of where pieces line up in a game of strategy! ♟️

Down

  1. 1. Criticize harshly — Answer: BASH. Hint: When you really let someone have it, you might say you give them a good one! 💥
  2. 2. Where wedding rings are exchanged — Answer: ALTAR. Hint: This is a special place often seen in marriage ceremonies! 💒
  3. 3. "Cool beans!" — Answer: NEATO. Hint: A fun way to express excitement about something awesome! 😄
  4. 4. Preppy clothing brand — Answer: JCREW. Hint: This brand is known for its classic American style and often features a nautical theme. 🛳️
  5. 5. Gave the green light — Answer: OKED. Hint: When you give someone permission, you're essentially saying it's all good! 👍

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The answer to “Gave the green light” in the New York Times Mini crossword is OKED — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 23, 2026 at 5-Down. 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.

“Gave the green light” answer

OKED (4 letters)

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Why the answer is OKED

When you give someone permission, you're essentially saying it's all good! 👍

When else has “Gave the green light” appeared?

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July 23, 2026 (most recent) → OKED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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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.

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What is the answer to “Gave the green light”?

The answer is OKED, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Gave the green light”?

4 letters: OKED.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 23, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “Gave the green light” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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