The NY Times Mini Crossword July 22, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Across
- 1 Mother chicken HEN
- 4 Word after “leading” and “first” LADY
- 5 Just peachy … or a hint to the two letters that appear most often in this grid DANDY
- 6 Bryant of “S.N.L.” fame AIDY
- 7 Like overcooked chicken DRY
Down
- 1 Helpful HANDY
- 2 Swirl of water EDDY
- 3 The Yankees, on scoreboards NYY
- 4 Supervillain’s hideout LAIR
- 5 ___ joke DAD
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