Video game section
Crossword Answer — July 31, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword
Friday, July 31, 2026
By Joel Fagliano
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NYT Mini Crossword Clues
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. With 8-Across and 1-Down, grow from your own mistakes — Answer: LIVE. Hint: Keep going by learning from the stumbles you make along the way 🌱
- 5. Video game section — Answer: LEVEL. Hint: A stage in a game where things get a little tougher 🎮
- 6. Figure skating duos — Answer: PAIRS. Hint: Two skaters sharing the ice together in perfect sync 🧊
- 7. ___ Poupon (mustard brand) — Answer: GREY. Hint: A classic mustard with a British-sounding color in its name 🟨
- 8. See 1-Across — Answer: AND. Hint: A little connector doing all the linking work here 🔗
Down
- 1. See 1-Across — Answer: LEARN. Hint: Absorb a lesson the hard way or the easy way 📘
- 2. Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field — Answer: IVIED. Hint: Covered in a leafy green climber, like an old ballpark wall 🌿
- 3. Extremely — Answer: VERY. Hint: A simple word meaning “to a great degree” does the job here 🙂
- 4. Letters capitaLized in this cLue — Answer: ELS. Hint: They’re the standout capitals hiding in plain sight 😊
- 5. Sports org. for Nelly Korda — Answer: LPGA. Hint: Women’s golf’s big tour calls this home ⛳
The answer to “Video game section” in the New York Times Mini crossword is LEVEL — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the NYT Mini on July 31, 2026 (5-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.
“Video game section” answer
LEVEL (5 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 LEVEL.
Why the answer is LEVEL
A stage in a game where things get a little tougher 🎮
More NYT Mini answers for July 31, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the NYT Mini on July 31, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. With 8-Across and 1-Down, grow from your own mistakes → LIVE
- 5. Video game section → LEVEL
- 6. Figure skating duos → PAIRS
- 7. ___ Poupon (mustard brand) → GREY
- 8. See 1-Across → AND
Down
- 1. See 1-Across → LEARN
- 2. Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field → IVIED
- 3. Extremely → VERY
- 4. Letters capitaLized in this cLue → ELS
- 5. Sports org. for Nelly Korda → LPGA
Want the whole grid in one place? The full NYT Mini answer list for July 31, 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 “Video game section”?
The answer is LEVEL, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 31, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Video game section”?
5 letters: LEVEL.
Where did this clue appear?
In the New York Times Mini crossword on July 31, 2026, at 5-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.