Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s one of those tricky ones, where three clues all depend on each other. Read on for all the answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: With 8-Across and 1-Down, grow from your own mistakes
Answer: LIVE

5A clue: Video game section
Answer: LEVEL

6A clue: Figure skating duos
Answer: PAIRS

7A clue: ___ Poupon (mustard brand)
Answer: GREY

8A clue: See 1-Across
Answer: AND

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for July 31, 2026.

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: See 1-Across
Answer: LEARN

2D clue: Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field
Answer: IVIED

3D clue: Extremely
Answer: VERY

4D clue: Letters capitaLized in this cLue
Answer: ELS

5D clue: Sports org. for Nelly Korda
Answer: LPGA

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