LA Times Mini Crossword Answers Today
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
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LA Times Mini Crossword Clues
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Wedge in a bottle of Corona beer — Answer: LIME. Hint: The classic citrus squeeze that perks up a cold Corona 🍋
- 5. Gelling agents — Answer: AGARS. Hint: Seaweed-derived substances that help things set up nicely 🧪
- 7. Tennis star Andreeva, 2026 French Open winner — Answer: MIRRA. Hint: A rising Russian tennis phenom who conquered Roland Garros in 2026 🎾
- 8. Panorama — Answer: VIEW. Hint: A sweeping look across the scene 👀
- 9. Some defensive linemen — Answer: ENDS. Hint: The guys at the edge of the line who try to keep the play from breaking wide open 🏈
Down
- 1. Felon's flight — Answer: LAM. Hint: A jailbreak getaway in miniature 😄
- 2. "Okay, you win!" — Answer: IGIVE. Hint: A little surrender after a good argument 😅
- 3. Bay Area county — Answer: MARIN. Hint: Home to Muir Woods and lots of coastal charm in the Golden State 🌲
- 4. Got it wrong — Answer: ERRED. Hint: Made a mistake on purpose? Not quite—just a simple slip-up 😅
- 6. Cutting-edge inventions? — Answer: SAWS. Hint: They’re the tools that make woodworkers grin when things need trimming 🪚
Need today's LA Times Mini Crossword answers? Every across and down solution for today's puzzle — dated July 27, 2026 — is at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid goes live. The LA Times Mini is a quick, free bite-size puzzle you can finish in about a minute, but a single unfamiliar clue can hold up the whole grid. Whether you're checking a finished puzzle or breaking a deadlock, the full clue-by-clue answers are below.
Full LA Times Mini Crossword answer list for today
Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wedge in a bottle of Corona beer | LIME |
| 5 | Gelling agents | AGARS |
| 7 | Tennis star Andreeva, 2026 French Open winner | MIRRA |
| 8 | Panorama | VIEW |
| 9 | Some defensive linemen | ENDS |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felon's flight | LAM |
| 2 | "Okay, you win!" | IGIVE |
| 3 | Bay Area county | MARIN |
| 4 | Got it wrong | ERRED |
| 6 | Cutting-edge inventions? | SAWS |
Today's LA Times Mini answers
Today's solution appears above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer. Because a Mini is so small, one missing letter can block several crossing answers at once, so we list each separately: reveal only the one you need and keep solving the rest yourself. The grid is confirmed and refreshed daily as soon as it's published.
What is the LA Times Mini Crossword?
The LA Times Mini is the quick-solve companion to the paper's full daily crossword — a small grid with a handful of across and down clues, built for a fast daily hit rather than a long sit-down solve. It carries the LA Times' friendly, accessible style: clean, fair clues that lean on everyday knowledge, making it an easy win to start (or cap off) your day. It's free to play online, which gives it a broad, casual following.
How the LA Times Mini compares
All the minis share the same speedy DNA, with small differences in voice:
| LA Times Mini | NYT Mini | WaPo Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid size | Small | 5×5 (7×7 weekends) | Small |
| Solve time | About a minute | Under a minute | About a minute |
| Cost | Free | Free | Free |
| Clue style | Friendly, fair | Punchy, current | Clean, modern |
Browse past LA Times Mini answers
Every previous LA Times Mini is archived on this page by date, with its full across and down solutions — handy for checking yesterday's grid or settling a “what was the answer?” question. The archive updates automatically each day, so it stays complete without spoiling the current day. Stuck on a single clue, our crossword solver will reveal just that answer.
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Frequently asked questions
What are today's LA Times Mini Crossword answers?
Every across and down answer for today's Mini (July 27, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as it's released.
Is the LA Times Mini free?
Yes — it's free to play online each day, and our answers and clues are free too.
How do I reveal just one answer?
Each answer is listed separately, so you can reveal only the clue you're stuck on and keep solving the rest.
Where can I find past LA Times Mini answers?
Every previous Mini is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.