What are the Mini Crossword answers for July 21, 2026?

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Mini Crossword Answers — July 21, 2026

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July 21, 2026

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Across

1. Takes theatrical bends after a performance

5. Apple desktop computer

6. Locked in a pen, as a zoo animal

8. Sharpen, as a knife

9. Once more, from the start

Down

1. Pen brand known for disposable ballpoints

2. Nebraska's largest city

3. Covered ___ (pioneer's vehicle)

4. Part of a play, or a place a crime happens

7. Morning moisture on the grass

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What are the Mini Crossword answers for July 21, 2026?: Every across and down answer for the July 21, 2026 puzzle is in the key above — reveal them one at a time or all at once.
Is this the NYT Mini answer key?: No. This is the answer key for our own original daily Mini Crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.
Can I solve the July 21, 2026 puzzle before seeing answers?: Yes — play it first, or use the step-by-step hint page for this date if you only need a push.