Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say

Latest answer — July 07, 2026

1 Down

Think of what you might leave for great service after a meal! 💵

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This clue's Tuesday, July 07, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Body part exposed in a sandal
  2. 4With 7-Across, zen state of mind
  3. 7See 4-Across
  4. 8Goldman ___ (investment bank)
  5. 9Many a kid's gift

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  1. 1Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say
  2. 2___-Day (vitamin brand)
  3. 3Vote into law
  4. 5Word shouted into a canyon
  5. 6Table booking website

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Body part exposed in a sandal — Answer: TOE. Hint: Think of what often peeks out from your feet while enjoying warm weather! 🩴
  2. 4. With 7-Across, zen state of mind — Answer: INNER. Hint: Think about the space within yourself where peace resides. 🧘‍♂️
  3. 7. See 4-Across — Answer: PEACE. Hint: Find harmony in the midst of chaos! ✌️
  4. 8. Goldman ___ (investment bank) — Answer: SACHS. Hint: This investment bank is often mentioned alongside a renowned financial family! 💰
  5. 9. Many a kid's gift — Answer: TOY. Hint: Think of what lights up a child's face on their special day! 🎁

Down

  1. 1. Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say — Answer: TIPS. Hint: Think of what you might leave for great service after a meal! 💵
  2. 2. ___-Day (vitamin brand) — Answer: ONEA. Hint: This brand's name suggests the importance of daily vitamins! 🌞
  3. 3. Vote into law — Answer: ENACT. Hint: To make something official, you often need to take this crucial step! 🗳️
  4. 5. Word shouted into a canyon — Answer: ECHO. Hint: What you might hear back when you call out in a mountain range! 📣
  5. 6. Table booking website — Answer: RESY. Hint: This site helps you secure a spot for dinner without the wait! 🍽️

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The answer to “Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say” in the New York Times Mini crossword is TIPS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 7, 2026 at 1-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.

“Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say” answer

TIPS (4 letters)

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Why the answer is TIPS

Think of what you might leave for great service after a meal! 💵

When else has “Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say” appeared?

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July 7, 2026 (most recent) → TIPS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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About the NYT Mini Crossword

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 “Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say”?

The answer is TIPS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say”?

4 letters: TIPS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 7, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Hits the "15%" or "20%" button, say” 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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