Crossword Answer
What you notice when you walk by a bakery! 🍞
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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NYT Mini Crossword Clues
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. "Piece of cake!" — Answer: EASY. Hint: When something feels like a walk in the park, it’s often described this way! 🍰
- 5. Piece of cake — Answer: SLICE. Hint: Cut it up to enjoy a sweet treat! 🍰
- 6. Centers of stars — Answer: CORES. Hint: Think about what lies at the heart of things, especially in the cosmos! ⭐️
- 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! 🍹
- 8. Word repeated during a mic check — Answer: TEST. Hint: It’s often used to see if everything's working properly! 🎤
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- 1. Run away to get married — Answer: ELOPE. Hint: Sometimes couples choose to skip the big ceremony and just sneak off together! 💍
- 2. Buenos ___, Argentina — Answer: AIRES. Hint: Think of a city known for its vibrant culture and tango! 💃
- 3. Distinctive smell — Answer: SCENT. Hint: What you notice when you walk by a bakery! 🍞
- 4. R.S.V.P. option — Answer: YES. Hint: When an invitation arrives, you might want to give a positive reply! 👍
- 5. Kilt wearer — Answer: SCOT. Hint: This individual likely enjoys haggis and bagpipes! 🎶
The answer to “Distinctive smell” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SCENT — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 14, 2026 (3-Down), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Distinctive smell” answer
SCENT (5 letters)
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Why the answer is SCENT
What you notice when you walk by a bakery! 🍞
More NYT Mini answers for July 14, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 14, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. "Piece of cake!" → EASY
- 5. Piece of cake → SLICE
- 6. Centers of stars → CORES
- 7. Like a bar with free drinks → OPEN
- 8. Word repeated during a mic check → TEST
Down
- 1. Run away to get married → ELOPE
- 2. Buenos ___, Argentina → AIRES
- 3. Distinctive smell → SCENT
- 4. R.S.V.P. option → YES
- 5. Kilt wearer → SCOT
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 14, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live NYT Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Distinctive smell”?
The answer is SCENT, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Distinctive smell”?
5 letters: SCENT.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 14, 2026, at 3-Down.
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.