NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 22, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Mother chicken View hint and explanation

HEN

4A

Word after "leading" and "first" View hint and explanation

LADY

5A

Just peachy ... or a hint to the two letters that appear most often in this grid View hint and explanation

DANDY

6A

Bryant of "S.N.L." fame View hint and explanation

AIDY

7A

Like overcooked chicken View hint and explanation

DRY

Down Answers

1D

Helpful View hint and explanation

HANDY

2D

Swirl of water View hint and explanation

EDDY

3D

The Yankees, on scoreboards View hint and explanation

NYY

4D

Supervillain's hideout View hint and explanation

LAIR

5D

___ joke View hint and explanation

DAD