NYT Mini Crossword July 29 hints and answers: Clues and full words list to solve today's puzzle

Nillohit Bagchi | Jul 29, 2025, 18:21 IST

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Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? You’re not alone. If the clues left you scratching your head, we’ve got all the hints and answers for Tuesday, July 29, 2025. From pop culture references to clever wordplay, here’s a full breakdown of the puzzle so you can finish strong.

The NYT Mini Crossword for July 29, 2025, throws in a balanced mix of pop culture, wordplay, and some slightly obscure vocabulary. Whether you’re a seasoned solver or just passing time over coffee, today's puzzle might’ve stumped you on a few clues. Luckily, we’ve got both the clues and full answers for each Across and Down entry.

If you prefer to try solving with a little help, scroll slowly, we’ve listed first-letter hints before revealing the full solution. Otherwise, head straight to the full list and see how you did.

NYT Mini Crossword July 29 first letter hints

Here’s a quick tease, the first letter of each answer:

Across

1A: C
5A: S
6A: N
7A: A
8A: P

Down

1D: C
2D: O
3D: L
4D: E
5D: R

NYT Mini Crossword July 29 answers

Across

1A. ___ Escola, Tony-winning portrayer of Mary Todd Lincoln in "Oh, Mary!" — COLE
5A. Tear to pieces, as documents or cheese — SHRED
6A. Gentle prod — NUDGE
7A. Enjoyed a home-cooked meal — ATE IN
8A. Sassy — PERT

Down

1D. Ladder’s counterpart — CHUTE
2D. Something taken by a server — ORDER
3D. The real deal — LEGIT
4D. The garden in "The Garden of Earthly Delights" — EDEN
5D. "___ out of it!" ("Wake up!") — RISE

What is the NYT Mini Crossword?

If you’re new to it, the NYT Mini is a quick daily puzzle, typically solvable in under two minutes. It’s part of the New York Times’ suite of word games and is free to play via the NYT app or online. While smaller in size, it often packs just as much cleverness and challenge as the full crossword.