Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say
Crossword Answer — July 28, 2026
A common winter bug that leaves you reaching for tissues 🤧
NYT Mini Crossword
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
By Ian Livengood
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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- 1. Letter after alpha, in the Greek alphabet — Answer: BETA. Hint: It follows alpha in the Greek lineup and often marks the second spot 😊
- 5. Letter after Alfa, in the NATO phonetic alphabet — Answer: BRAVO. Hint: The next call sign after Alfa is a word pilots cheer for. 📻
- 6. Barrier reef organism — Answer: CORAL. Hint: A colorful sea builder that helps make reefs 🌊
- 7. Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say — Answer: COLD. Hint: A common winter bug that leaves you reaching for tissues 🤧
- 8. Blue expanse — Answer: SKY. Hint: The wide open place above us on a clear day 🌤️
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- 1. "Babbling" body of water — Answer: BROOK. Hint: A small stream can sound like it’s endlessly chatting 💧
- 2. Before expected — Answer: EARLY. Hint: Happening sooner than scheduled or anticipated 🙂
- 3. Broadcast commercial, for short — Answer: TVAD. Hint: A tiny ad you’d catch between shows on the tube 📺
- 4. Big name in early email — Answer: AOL. Hint: An old internet giant that helped many people get their first inbox 😄
- 5. Brings into an email thread discreetly — Answer: BCCS. Hint: Adds someone to the conversation without broadcasting it to everyone else 📧
The answer to “Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say” in the New York Times Mini crossword is COLD — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 28, 2026 (7-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.
“Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say” answer
COLD (4 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 COLD.
Why the answer is COLD
A common winter bug that leaves you reaching for tissues 🤧
More NYT Mini answers for July 28, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 28, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
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- 1. Letter after alpha, in the Greek alphabet → BETA
- 5. Letter after Alfa, in the NATO phonetic alphabet → BRAVO
- 6. Barrier reef organism → CORAL
- 7. Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say → COLD
- 8. Blue expanse → SKY
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- 1. "Babbling" body of water → BROOK
- 2. Before expected → EARLY
- 3. Broadcast commercial, for short → TVAD
- 4. Big name in early email → AOL
- 5. Brings into an email thread discreetly → BCCS
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 28, 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 “Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say”?
The answer is COLD, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Bout of sniffling and sneezing, say”?
4 letters: COLD.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026, at 7-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.