{"id":81415,"date":"2025-07-22T08:33:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=81415"},"modified":"2025-07-22T08:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:33:07","slug":"nyt-mini-crossword-today-puzzle-answers-for-tuesday-july-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/nyt-mini-crossword-today-puzzle-answers-for-tuesday-july-22\/81415\/","title":{"rendered":"NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, July 22"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"448\">Love crossword puzzles but don\u2019t always have the time (or patience) for the full-size version? That\u2019s exactly where <em data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"412\">The Mini<\/em> from <em data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"438\">The New York Times<\/em> comes in.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"824\">This bite-sized crossword is designed to give you the same mental workout as the classic crossword, just in a fraction of the time. On average, most players can finish it in just about a minute. But don\u2019t let its size fool you: <em data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"689\">The Mini<\/em> can still pack a challenge. One tricky clue can slow you down and make the difference between a new record and a head-scratching miss.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"961\">Whether you\u2019re aiming for a personal best or just want to clear your brain fog, we\u2019ve got you covered with today\u2019s full set of answers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"961\">\n<h2 data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1008\"><strong><em data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1008\">Today\u2019s NYT Mini Crossword Answers<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1263\"><em>Across<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1263\"><strong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1051\">Get ready for a vacation<\/strong> \u2013 PACK<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1263\"><strong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1113\">How you might feel after riding a roller coaster<\/strong> \u2013 DIZZY<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1263\"><strong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1152\">\u201cAll things being ___ \u2026\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 EQUAL<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1263\"><strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1196\">Small donkey of the Southwest<\/strong> \u2013 BURRO<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1263\"><strong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1254\">Items shot from cannons at basketball games<\/strong> \u2013 TEES<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1263\">\n<h3 data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1473\"><em>Down<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1473\"><strong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1299\">Spark, as curiosity<\/strong> \u2013 PIQUE<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1473\"><strong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1326\">Sky-blue hue<\/strong> \u2013 AZURE<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1473\"><strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1366\">Government policy leaders<\/strong> \u2013 CZARS<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1473\"><strong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1425\">___ Ren, villain in the \u201cStar Wars\u201d universe<\/strong> \u2013 KYLO<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1473\"><strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1464\">What an I.O.U. represents<\/strong> \u2013 DEBT<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1473\">\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1709\">Even if today\u2019s clues gave you a run for your money, there\u2019s no shame in checking the answers \u2014 these puzzles are designed to be clever and surprising. <em data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1642\">The Mini<\/em> resets every day, so you\u2019ll always get a fresh challenge tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love crossword puzzles but don\u2019t always have the time (or patience) for the full-size version? 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