NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 20, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Sound of an online message View hint and explanation

PING

5A

Underwater detection device View hint and explanation

SONAR

6A

Chicago's ___ Presidential Center View hint and explanation

OBAMA

7A

Appropriate anagram of VENMO, if you change the "V' to a "Y" View hint and explanation

MONEY

8A

Potentially awkward wedding guests View hint and explanation

EXES

Down Answers

1D

Destination for mail that doesn't go to your home address, perhaps View hint and explanation

POBOX

2D

Ridiculous View hint and explanation

INANE

3D

Things debated by expectant parents View hint and explanation

NAMES

4D

Color of an overcast sky View hint and explanation

GRAY

5D

___ assembly required View hint and explanation

SOME