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Crossword Answer — July 19, 2026
What number do you shout before the rockets launch? 🚀
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NYT Mini Crossword
Sunday, July 19, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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- 1. Downward ___ (basic yoga pose) — Answer: DOG. Hint: Think of a furry friend that loves to stretch and play! 🐶
- 4. What "Sing Sing" and "Bling Ring" do — Answer: RHYME. Hint: Think of how these phrases sound when spoken together! 🎤
- 6. Comic Jost — Answer: COLIN. Hint: This comedian shares a last name with a famous late-night host! 😂
- 7. Artfully present, as food at a restaurant — Answer: PLATE. Hint: Think about how chefs make dishes visually appealing! 🍽️
- 8. Start of a countdown — Answer: TEN. Hint: What number do you shout before the rockets launch? 🚀
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- 1. "Like a Rolling Stone" singer — Answer: DYLAN. Hint: This iconic artist is known for weaving storytelling into his music, and his last name rhymes with 'fallen.' 🎶
- 2. Leave out — Answer: OMIT. Hint: Sometimes it's best to skip something entirely! ✂️
- 3. Something "edited" by CRISPR — Answer: GENE. Hint: It's the fundamental unit of heredity that can be changed with precision! 🧬
- 4. Proof of purchase: Abbr. — Answer: RCPT. Hint: When you buy something, make sure to keep that little piece of paper as your souvenir! 🧾
- 5. Mini-golf target — Answer: HOLE. Hint: Think of where you aim to sink that little ball! ⛳
The answer to “Start of a countdown” in the New York Times Mini crossword is TEN — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 19, 2026 (8-Across), 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.
“Start of a countdown” answer
TEN (3 letters)
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Why the answer is TEN
What number do you shout before the rockets launch? 🚀
More NYT Mini answers for July 19, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 19, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Downward ___ (basic yoga pose) → DOG
- 4. What "Sing Sing" and "Bling Ring" do → RHYME
- 6. Comic Jost → COLIN
- 7. Artfully present, as food at a restaurant → PLATE
- 8. Start of a countdown → TEN
Down
- 1. "Like a Rolling Stone" singer → DYLAN
- 2. Leave out → OMIT
- 3. Something "edited" by CRISPR → GENE
- 4. Proof of purchase: Abbr. → RCPT
- 5. Mini-golf target → HOLE
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 19, 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 “Start of a countdown”?
The answer is TEN, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 19, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Start of a countdown”?
3 letters: TEN.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 19, 2026, at 8-Across.
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.