NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 23, 2026

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Author: NYT Mini team Editor: Joel Fagliano

Across Answers

1A

Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" View hint and explanation

BANJO

6A

Smart ___ (wise guy) View hint and explanation

ALECK

7A

Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking View hint and explanation

STARE

8A

Strongly disliked View hint and explanation

HATED

9A

One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword View hint and explanation

ROW

Down Answers

1D

Criticize harshly View hint and explanation

BASH

2D

Where wedding rings are exchanged View hint and explanation

ALTAR

3D

"Cool beans!" View hint and explanation

NEATO

4D

Preppy clothing brand View hint and explanation

JCREW

5D

Gave the green light View hint and explanation

OKED