NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 20, 2025
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Sam Ezersky.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A E__ · 4A P___ · 5A B____ · 6A B____ · 7A Q____ · 1D E____ · 2D M____ · 3D S____ · 4D P___ · 5D B__
Across
1A: The heart of summer?
4A: Emotional request
PLEA · more answers for this clue
5A: Word before aching or dancing
BELLY · more answers for this clue
6A: Many fans of Premier League clubs
BRITS · more answers for this clue
7A: Nacho topping that rhymes with 3-Down
QUESO ·
Down
1D: Leading role on "The Last of Us"
ELLIE · more answers for this clue
2D: Gooey diner sandwiches
MELTS · more answers for this clue
3D: Authoritative approval
SAYSO · more answers for this clue
4D: Country on one side of Lake Titicaca
PERU · more answers for this clue
5D: Orange-and-brown chip flavor, for short
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EMS
PLEA
BELLY
BRITS
QUESO
FAQ
1-Across: The heart of summer?
EMS.
4-Across: Emotional request
PLEA.
5-Across: Word before aching or dancing
BELLY.
6-Across: Many fans of Premier League clubs
BRITS.
7-Across: Nacho topping that rhymes with 3-Down
QUESO.
1-Down: Leading role on "The Last of Us"
ELLIE.
2-Down: Gooey diner sandwiches
MELTS.
3-Down: Authoritative approval
SAYSO.
4-Down: Country on one side of Lake Titicaca
PERU.
5-Down: Orange-and-brown chip flavor, for short
BBQ.