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Daily Mini — Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Daily Mini - Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Across

1.City southeast of New Delhi
5.Consort of Set.
7.Failed to be
8.Arms-out stance seen in glitchy video games
9.To prune: Scot.

Down

1.Four-legged "Star Wars" attacker
2.Breath-taking activity
3.Description of this clue according to some grammarians however this prescriptivist approach to language is kind of gauche
4.Got up
6.Prepared to drive

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About This Mini Crossword

Mini crossword from Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — a compact 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 across, 5 down). Designed to be solved in minutes, these puzzles are perfect for a quick mental workout during a coffee break or commute.

Mini crosswords use tight, clever cluing to pack a satisfying challenge into a small grid. Every letter counts - a single wrong answer affects multiple words.

Puzzle details:
  • • Grid: 5x5
  • • Across clues: 5
  • • Down clues: 5
  • • Published: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Tips for Solving Mini Crosswords

Mini crosswords reward a slightly different approach than full-size grids. Here's how to solve them efficiently:

  • • Start with short answers - 3-letter words often have fewer possibilities
  • • Use crossings early - in a 5x5 every answer intersects multiple others
  • • Think concisely - mini clues often use compact phrasing and abbreviations
  • • Aim for speed - these puzzles are designed to be completed in 1-3 minutes
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