Word repeated during a mic check

Latest answer — July 14, 2026

8 Across

It’s often used to see if everything's working properly! 🎤

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This clue's Tuesday, July 14, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1"Piece of cake!"
  2. 5Piece of cake
  3. 6Centers of stars
  4. 7Like a bar with free drinks
  5. 8Word repeated during a mic check

Down

  1. 1Run away to get married
  2. 2Buenos ___, Argentina
  3. 3Distinctive smell
  4. 4R.S.V.P. option
  5. 5Kilt wearer

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "Piece of cake!" — Answer: EASY. Hint: When something feels like a walk in the park, it’s often described this way! 🍰
  2. 5. Piece of cake — Answer: SLICE. Hint: Cut it up to enjoy a sweet treat! 🍰
  3. 6. Centers of stars — Answer: CORES. Hint: Think about what lies at the heart of things, especially in the cosmos! ⭐️
  4. 7. Like a bar with free drinks — Answer: OPEN. Hint: Imagine a place where you're welcome to wander in and enjoy refreshments without cost! 🍹
  5. 8. Word repeated during a mic check — Answer: TEST. Hint: It’s often used to see if everything's working properly! 🎤

Down

  1. 1. Run away to get married — Answer: ELOPE. Hint: Sometimes couples choose to skip the big ceremony and just sneak off together! 💍
  2. 2. Buenos ___, Argentina — Answer: AIRES. Hint: Think of a city known for its vibrant culture and tango! 💃
  3. 3. Distinctive smell — Answer: SCENT. Hint: What you notice when you walk by a bakery! 🍞
  4. 4. R.S.V.P. option — Answer: YES. Hint: When an invitation arrives, you might want to give a positive reply! 👍
  5. 5. Kilt wearer — Answer: SCOT. Hint: This individual likely enjoys haggis and bagpipes! 🎶

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The answer to “Word repeated during a mic check” in the New York Times Mini crossword is TEST — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 14, 2026 at 8-Across. 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.

“Word repeated during a mic check” answer

TEST (4 letters)

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Why the answer is TEST

It’s often used to see if everything's working properly! 🎤

When else has “Word repeated during a mic check” appeared?

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July 14, 2026 (most recent) → TEST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Word repeated during a mic check”?

The answer is TEST, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Word repeated during a mic check”?

4 letters: TEST.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 14, 2026, at 8-Across.

Can “Word repeated during a mic check” 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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