Potentially awkward wedding guests
Crossword Answer — July 20, 2026
Think about past relationships that might show up at a celebration! 🍾
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NYT Mini Crossword
Monday, July 20, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Sound of an online message — Answer: PING. Hint: It's the cheerful sound that lets you know someone is trying to get your attention! 🔔
- 5. Underwater detection device — Answer: SONAR. Hint: It's the sound technology that helps submarines 'see' under the waves! 🌊
- 6. Chicago's ___ Presidential Center — Answer: OBAMA. Hint: Think of the 44th president and his connection to the Windy City! 🏙️
- 7. Appropriate anagram of VENMO, if you change the "V' to a "Y" — Answer: MONEY. Hint: Think about how you might change a payment app into something we all need! 💰
- 8. Potentially awkward wedding guests — Answer: EXES. Hint: Think about past relationships that might show up at a celebration! 🍾
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- 1. Destination for mail that doesn't go to your home address, perhaps — Answer: POBOX. Hint: Think of a place where you can safely receive your mail away from home! 📬
- 2. Ridiculous — Answer: INANE. Hint: Something that lacks sense or meaning can often be described as this! 😂
- 3. Things debated by expectant parents — Answer: NAMES. Hint: What will you call your little one? 🌟
- 4. Color of an overcast sky — Answer: GRAY. Hint: Think of the hue that often blankets the sky on a rainy day! ☁️
- 5. ___ assembly required — Answer: SOME. Hint: You might find this phrase in DIY projects that leave you with a few questions! 🛠️
The answer to “Potentially awkward wedding guests” in the New York Times Mini crossword is EXES — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 20, 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.
“Potentially awkward wedding guests” answer
EXES (4 letters)
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Why the answer is EXES
Think about past relationships that might show up at a celebration! 🍾
More NYT Mini answers for July 20, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 20, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Sound of an online message → PING
- 5. Underwater detection device → SONAR
- 6. Chicago's ___ Presidential Center → OBAMA
- 7. Appropriate anagram of VENMO, if you change the "V' to a "Y" → MONEY
- 8. Potentially awkward wedding guests → EXES
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- 1. Destination for mail that doesn't go to your home address, perhaps → POBOX
- 2. Ridiculous → INANE
- 3. Things debated by expectant parents → NAMES
- 4. Color of an overcast sky → GRAY
- 5. ___ assembly required → SOME
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 20, 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 “Potentially awkward wedding guests”?
The answer is EXES, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 20, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Potentially awkward wedding guests”?
4 letters: EXES.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 20, 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.