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Mini Crossword Hints — July 29, 2026

Open one clue at a time. Each row moves from gentle nudge to stronger help without revealing the full answer.

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1 Across: Tiny bit, or 1/12 of a footHint
  1. Hint 1: Think about tiny units of measurement.
  2. Hint 2: This word can mean a small amount or a unit that's part of a foot.
  3. Hint 3: A small measurement of length; starts with I.
5 Across: Extremely serious, as a warningHint
  1. Hint 1: This describes something urgent or alarming.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a warning so serious it feels almost desperate.
  3. Hint 3: Means extremely serious or urgent; starts with D.
6 Across: One who makes bread for a livingHint
  1. Hint 1: This person works in a kitchen making a certain food daily.
  2. Hint 2: Think of someone who kneads dough and works with ovens for a living.
  3. Hint 3: A person who bakes bread professionally; starts with B.
7 Across: "Excuse me" throat-clearing soundHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a sound people make before speaking to get attention politely.
  2. Hint 2: It's the little throat-clearing noise before saying something awkward.
  3. Hint 3: A polite interruption sound; starts with A.
8 Across: Flower given on Valentine's DayHint
  1. Hint 1: Think of a classic romantic gift.
  2. Hint 2: This flower is a symbol of love, often red, given on February 14th.
  3. Hint 3: A romantic flower for Valentine's Day; starts with R.

Down

1 Down: Potato-famous U.S. stateHint
  1. Hint 1: This U.S. state is known for a certain starchy vegetable.
  2. Hint 2: Its license plates literally say 'Famous Potatoes.'
  3. Hint 3: A northwestern U.S. state; starts with I.
2 Down: Popular athletic shoe brand with a swooshHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a well-known sneaker brand.
  2. Hint 2: Its logo is a checkmark-like swoosh, and its slogan says to 'just do it.'
  3. Hint 3: A famous shoe brand; starts with N.
3 Down: Rich dessert topping, or shade of whiteHint
  1. Hint 1: This word describes a smooth dessert topping or an off-white color.
  2. Hint 2: Think of whipped topping on pie, or a pale creamy shade of white.
  3. Hint 3: A rich, smooth topping or shade of white; starts with C.
4 Down: "His" counterpartHint
  1. Hint 1: This is the opposite pronoun to a male possessive word.
  2. Hint 2: If 'his' belongs to a man, this word belongs to a woman.
  3. Hint 3: A female possessive pronoun; starts with H.
6 Down: Place to grab a drinkHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a place people go to unwind with a drink.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a counter with stools where drinks are served.
  3. Hint 3: A place to get a drink; starts with B.

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July 29, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the July 29, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the July 29, 2026 puzzle, with three progressive hints each — from a gentle nudge to a stronger push, but never the full answer.
Is this the NYT Mini hints page?
No. This is an independent daily mini crossword. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by The New York Times.
What is the difference between hints and the answer key?
Hints move you toward the answer one step at a time so you can still solve it yourself. If you want to see a solution outright, the answer key at /answers/2026-07-29 reveals one answer at a time.