NYT Mini Crossword Answers - Jul 26
By Joel Fagliano
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NYT Mini Crossword Clues
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. One of five for most starfish — Answer: ARM. Hint: Think about the limbs of a creature that thrives in the ocean! 🦑
- 4. Fliers in a V — Answer: GEESE. Hint: Think of those birds that often travel in formation during migration! 🦆
- 7. Sing the praises of — Answer: EXTOL. Hint: When you really admire someone, you might express your utmost admiration for them! 🎤
- 8. Capital of South Korea — Answer: SEOUL. Hint: This bustling city is known for its vibrant culture and technology! 🇰🇷
- 9. Bottom of a shoe — Answer: SOLE. Hint: What you walk on daily, but often take for granted! 👣
Down
- 1. Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z — Answer: AGES. Hint: Can you think of what you might call the time between being a teenager and hitting adulthood? 🎉
- 2. T. ___ (fearsome dinos) — Answer: REXES. Hint: Think of the king of the dinosaurs that roamed the earth! 🦖
- 3. "Yeah, same!" — Answer: METOO. Hint: When you resonate with someone's feelings or experiences, you might say this! 😊
- 5. 2020 Pixar movie — Answer: SOUL. Hint: This film dives deep into what makes us who we are, exploring the essence of life and purpose! 🎶
- 6. French fashion magazine — Answer: ELLE. Hint: This stylish publication shares its name with the French word for 'she'! 👗
Here are the NYT Mini Crossword answers for Sunday, July 26, 2026 — every across and down solution for that day's 5×5 puzzle, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a Mini you missed, settling a “what was the answer on July 26?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. If you're after today's puzzle instead, head to our live NYT Mini answers page.
NYT Mini answers for July 26, 2026
The full solution for the July 26 Mini is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's grid read. Because the Mini is a compact 5×5, one missing letter tends to block several crossing answers at once, so each answer is listed separately: you can check just the one you were stuck on and leave the rest. This is the confirmed grid as published on Sunday, July 26.
Full NYT Mini Crossword answer list for July 26, 2026
Every clue from the July 26 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One of five for most starfish | ARM |
| 4 | Fliers in a V | GEESE |
| 7 | Sing the praises of | EXTOL |
| 8 | Capital of South Korea | SEOUL |
| 9 | Bottom of a shoe | SOLE |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z | AGES |
| 2 | T. ___ (fearsome dinos) | REXES |
| 3 | "Yeah, same!" | METOO |
| 5 | 2020 Pixar movie | SOUL |
| 6 | French fashion magazine | ELLE |
Hints for the July 26 Mini
Not ready for the full answer? Here are lighter, spoiler-free nudges for that day's puzzle before the solutions above. The July 26 Mini fell on a Sunday, and while the Mini keeps a fairly even difficulty all week, its clues lean on quick general knowledge and current culture — so a single unfamiliar name is usually the one square that trips solvers up. Use the hints for that day's trickiest clues, then reveal the answers above only if you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
What were the NYT Mini Crossword answers on July 26, 2026?
Every across and down answer for the Sunday, July 26, 2026 Mini is listed at the top of this page — the confirmed grid as published that day.
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