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Mini Crossword Hints — July 31, 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: Pose a questionHint
  1. Hint 1: This is what you do when you want an answer from someone.
  2. Hint 2: Think of the action of raising a question or making an inquiry.
  3. Hint 3: It means to inquire, and it starts with A.
4 Across: Cone-shaped Native American tentHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a traditional dwelling used by some Native American tribes.
  2. Hint 2: Picture a portable, cone-shaped shelter often covered in animal skins.
  3. Hint 3: It's a Native American tent, and it starts with T.
5 Across: Sound of Music heroine von TrappHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a character from a classic 1965 musical film.
  2. Hint 2: She's the singing governess who becomes part of the von Trapp family.
  3. Hint 3: It's the first name of the Sound of Music heroine, and it starts with M.
6 Across: Not closedHint
  1. Hint 1: This describes something that isn't shut.
  2. Hint 2: Think of the opposite of closed, like a door or a store sign.
  3. Hint 3: It means not closed, and it starts with O.
7 Across: Get marriedHint
  1. Hint 1: This is what happens at a ceremony involving vows and rings.
  2. Hint 2: Think of the act of becoming someone's spouse.
  3. Hint 3: It means to marry, and it starts with W.

Down

1 Down: Broadcast on TVHint
  1. Hint 1: This describes something that was shown on television.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a show or program that was transmitted to viewers.
  3. Hint 3: It means broadcast, and it starts with A.
2 Down: Rotate quicklyHint
  1. Hint 1: This is what a top or a wheel does when set in motion.
  2. Hint 2: Think of turning around rapidly on an axis.
  3. Hint 3: It means to rotate quickly, and it starts with S.
3 Down: Sorento or Sportage automakerHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a South Korean car brand.
  2. Hint 2: Think of the company that makes the Sorento and Sportage SUVs.
  3. Hint 3: It's a car manufacturer, and it starts with K.
4 Down: Sticky roll in the officeHint
  1. Hint 1: This is an office supply used for sticking things together.
  2. Hint 2: Think of a roll you'd use to seal a package or mend paper.
  3. Hint 3: It's a sticky adhesive strip, and it starts with T.
5 Down: Cut the lawnHint
  1. Hint 1: This is a yard chore usually done with a machine.
  2. Hint 2: Think of trimming grass to keep the yard neat.
  3. Hint 3: It means to cut the grass, and it starts with M.

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Reveal the first hint, try the grid again, then come back only if the crossing letters still do not move.

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July 31, 2026 Mini Crossword hints FAQ

Are these hints for the July 31, 2026 Mini Crossword?
Yes. Every clue on this page is for the July 31, 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/2026-07-31 reveals one answer at a time.