The NY Times Mini Crossword July 23, 2026 puzzle by Tracy Bennett is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Instrument in the bluegrass classic “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” BANJO
- 6 Smart ___ (wise guy) ALECK
- 7 Compete in a contest that’s lost by blinking STARE
- 8 Strongly disliked HATED
- 9 One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crossword ROW
Down
- 1 Criticize harshly BASH
- 2 Where wedding rings are exchanged ALTAR
- 3 “Cool beans!” NEATO
- 4 Preppy clothing brand JCREW
- 5 Gave the green light OKED
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