Greek "S"
Crossword Answer — July 21, 2026
This letter is the 18th in the Greek alphabet, often used in mathematics! 📏
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NYT Mini Crossword
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
By Sam Ezersky
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Roughly 20 million people in India, religiously — Answer: SIKHS. Hint: This group celebrates the teachings of Guru Nanak and values community service! 🕌
- 6. "No need to remind me" — Answer: IKNOW. Hint: You're confident and aware, no reminders necessary! 😉
- 7. Insurance company whose mascot helped to solve a crossword in a 2025 ad — Answer: GEICO. Hint: This company is known for its clever commercials featuring a gecko! 🦎
- 8. Ultra-masculine — Answer: MACHO. Hint: Think of a stereotype that embodies toughness and bravado! 💪
- 9. Invite to enter — Answer: ASKIN. Hint: Sometimes you need to make a request for someone to join in! 🤔
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- 1. Greek "S" — Answer: SIGMA. Hint: This letter is the 18th in the Greek alphabet, often used in mathematics! 📏
- 2. Swedish furniture stores — Answer: IKEAS. Hint: You might need a flat-pack solution for your next home project! 🛋️
- 3. 2026 N.B.A champion — Answer: KNICK. Hint: This team's fans are dreaming big for a future title! 🏀
- 4. Vietnamese revolutionary ___ Minh — Answer: HOCHI. Hint: This leader is known for his role in the Vietnamese independence movement! 🇻🇳
- 5. Faint after eye contact with one's crush, say — Answer: SWOON. Hint: That feeling when your heart races and you get all dreamy! 💖
The answer to “Greek "S"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SIGMA — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 21, 2026 (1-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.
“Greek "S"” answer
SIGMA (5 letters)
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Why the answer is SIGMA
This letter is the 18th in the Greek alphabet, often used in mathematics! 📏
More NYT Mini answers for July 21, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 21, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Roughly 20 million people in India, religiously → SIKHS
- 6. "No need to remind me" → IKNOW
- 7. Insurance company whose mascot helped to solve a crossword in a 2025 ad → GEICO
- 8. Ultra-masculine → MACHO
- 9. Invite to enter → ASKIN
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- 1. Greek "S" → SIGMA
- 2. Swedish furniture stores → IKEAS
- 3. 2026 N.B.A champion → KNICK
- 4. Vietnamese revolutionary ___ Minh → HOCHI
- 5. Faint after eye contact with one's crush, say → SWOON
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 21, 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 “Greek "S"”?
The answer is SIGMA, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Greek "S"”?
5 letters: SIGMA.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 21, 2026, at 1-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.