Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"

Crossword Answer — July 23, 2026

Hint

This string instrument is often associated with lively country and folk music! 🎶

Answer

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NYT Mini Crossword

Thursday, July 23, 2026

By Tracy Bennett

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NYT Mini Crossword Clues

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  1. 1Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"
  2. 6Smart ___ (wise guy)
  3. 7Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking
  4. 8Strongly disliked
  5. 9One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword

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  1. 1Criticize harshly
  2. 2Where wedding rings are exchanged
  3. 3"Cool beans!"
  4. 4Preppy clothing brand
  5. 5Gave the green light

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" — Answer: BANJO. Hint: This string instrument is often associated with lively country and folk music! 🎶
  2. 6. Smart ___ (wise guy) — Answer: ALECK. Hint: This word describes a witty or clever person who often has a smart remark ready! 🧠
  3. 7. Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking — Answer: STARE. Hint: Keep your eyes wide open to win this game! 👀
  4. 8. Strongly disliked — Answer: HATED. Hint: Think of a strong dislike that might make you feel quite heated! 😠
  5. 9. One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword — Answer: ROW. Hint: Think of where pieces line up in a game of strategy! ♟️

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  1. 1. Criticize harshly — Answer: BASH. Hint: When you really let someone have it, you might say you give them a good one! 💥
  2. 2. Where wedding rings are exchanged — Answer: ALTAR. Hint: This is a special place often seen in marriage ceremonies! 💒
  3. 3. "Cool beans!" — Answer: NEATO. Hint: A fun way to express excitement about something awesome! 😄
  4. 4. Preppy clothing brand — Answer: JCREW. Hint: This brand is known for its classic American style and often features a nautical theme. 🛳️
  5. 5. Gave the green light — Answer: OKED. Hint: When you give someone permission, you're essentially saying it's all good! 👍

The answer to “Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is BANJO — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 23, 2026 (1-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.

“Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"” answer

BANJO (5 letters)

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Why the answer is BANJO

This string instrument is often associated with lively country and folk music! 🎶

More NYT Mini answers for July 23, 2026

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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 “Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"”?

The answer is BANJO, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"”?

5 letters: BANJO.

Where did this clue appear?

In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 23, 2026, at 1-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.

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