Org. with a draft lottery
Crossword Answer — July 25, 2026
Think of a league where talented players get picked in a big event! 🏀
NYT Mini Crossword
Saturday, July 25, 2026
By Sam Ezersky
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. "Good luck out there!" — Answer: GOGETEM. Hint: Wishing someone well before a challenge can be quite encouraging! 🍀
- 8. File-sharing method between two Apple devices — Answer: AIRDROP. Hint: Think about how you might quickly send photos between your iPhone and iPad without using cables! 📲
- 9. Sticking together with paste — Answer: GLUEING. Hint: Think of what you might do when you want to keep things from falling apart! 🛠️
- 10. Org. with a draft lottery — Answer: NBA. Hint: Think of a league where talented players get picked in a big event! 🏀
- 11. Unable to relax — Answer: UPTIGHT. Hint: Sometimes you're so on edge that you can't let the tension go! 😬
- 15. Surround sound systems — Answer: STEREOS. Hint: These devices often come in pairs to create a fuller audio experience! 🎶
- 16. "I wouldn't do that if I were you" — Answer: BADIDEA. Hint: Sometimes your instincts tell you to steer clear of something! 🚫
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- 1. Running joke — Answer: GAG. Hint: This playful term can also refer to a humorous quip that keeps resurfacing! 😂
- 2. Commodity whose price has risen sharply in 2026 — Answer: OIL. Hint: Think of a vital resource that fuels both cars and economies! ⛽
- 3. Made a sound of exertion — Answer: GRUNTED. Hint: Think of a noise you might make while lifting something heavy! 🏋️
- 4. Ayo of "The Bear" — Answer: EDEBIRI. Hint: This talented actor brings a unique flavor to the kitchen drama! 🎭
- 5. Assessed for priority, as in the E.R. — Answer: TRIAGED. Hint: Think about how patients are sorted based on urgency in a medical setting! 🚑
- 6. Extremely long time — Answer: EON. Hint: Think about a term used to describe an age that feels like forever! ⏳
- 7. Fuel economy meas. — Answer: MPG. Hint: Think about how far you can go on a gallon of gas! ⛽
- 11. Alternative to a lightning cable — Answer: USB. Hint: Think of a common connection for many devices that isn't the flashy option! 🔌
- 12. Book fair group, for short — Answer: PTA. Hint: This organization often rallies parents to support school events! 📚
- 13. Soil-loosening tool — Answer: HOE. Hint: This handy garden tool helps you turn over the earth for planting! 🌱
- 14. Org. that issues Known Traveler Numbers — Answer: TSA. Hint: This organization helps you breeze through airport security with a special number! ✈️
The answer to “Org. with a draft lottery” in the New York Times Mini crossword is NBA — a 3-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 25, 2026 (10-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.
“Org. with a draft lottery” answer
NBA (3 letters)
Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's NBA.
Why the answer is NBA
Think of a league where talented players get picked in a big event! 🏀
More NYT Mini answers for July 25, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 25, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. "Good luck out there!" → GOGETEM
- 8. File-sharing method between two Apple devices → AIRDROP
- 9. Sticking together with paste → GLUEING
- 10. Org. with a draft lottery → NBA
- 11. Unable to relax → UPTIGHT
- 15. Surround sound systems → STEREOS
- 16. "I wouldn't do that if I were you" → BADIDEA
Down
- 1. Running joke → GAG
- 2. Commodity whose price has risen sharply in 2026 → OIL
- 3. Made a sound of exertion → GRUNTED
- 4. Ayo of "The Bear" → EDEBIRI
- 5. Assessed for priority, as in the E.R. → TRIAGED
- 6. Extremely long time → EON
- 7. Fuel economy meas. → MPG
- 11. Alternative to a lightning cable → USB
- 12. Book fair group, for short → PTA
- 13. Soil-loosening tool → HOE
- 14. Org. that issues Known Traveler Numbers → TSA
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 25, 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 “Org. with a draft lottery”?
The answer is NBA, a 3-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Org. with a draft lottery”?
3 letters: NBA.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2026, at 10-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.