NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 31, 2025
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Ian Livengood.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A J___ · 5A Z____ · 6A E____ · 7A S____ · 8A T___ · 1D J____ · 2D A____ · 3D B____ · 4D S___ · 5D Z___
Across
1A: Quick punches
JABS · more answers for this clue
5A: Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints
ZEBRA · more answers for this clue
6A: The People's ___ (The Rock's signature wrestling move)
ELBOW · more answers for this clue
7A: Pumps the brakes, say
SLOWS · more answers for this clue
8A: Many "Bluey" viewers
TOTS · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Treat once advertised as "America’s Most Famous Dessert"
JELLO · more answers for this clue
2D: Head of a monastery
ABBOT · more answers for this clue
3D: Furrowed facial features
BROWS · more answers for this clue
4D: Lumber mill tools
SAWS · more answers for this clue
5D: Grated citrus peel
ZEST · more answers for this clue
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JABS
ZEBRA
ELBOW
SLOWS
TOTS
FAQ
1-Across: Quick punches
JABS.
5-Across: Animal with unique stripes, similar to human fingerprints
ZEBRA.
6-Across: The People's ___ (The Rock's signature wrestling move)
ELBOW.
7-Across: Pumps the brakes, say
SLOWS.
8-Across: Many "Bluey" viewers
TOTS.
1-Down: Treat once advertised as "America’s Most Famous Dessert"
JELLO.
2-Down: Head of a monastery
ABBOT.
3-Down: Furrowed facial features
BROWS.
4-Down: Lumber mill tools
SAWS.
5-Down: Grated citrus peel
ZEST.