New York Times Simple Crossword Answers for Today, Tuesday, July 21

Need some help with today’s mini crossword? Some of the clues are difficult, but it’s one of those grids that has no blank spaces, so if you successfully answer all the comprehensive clues, the answers below will fill you in completely. Read on to get all the answers. And if you could use some tips and tricks for your everyday solution, check out our site Simple crossword tips.

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Mini cross clues and answers

1Evidence: Nearly 20 million people in India, religiously
The answer: Sikhs

6 Evidence: “You don’t need to remind me”
The answer: I know

7 clue: The insurance company whose mascot helped solve the 2025 ad crossword clue
Answer: Gecko

8A Idea: Very masculine
Answer: Macho

9 Guide: Invitation to enter
Answer: Askin

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Greek “S”
Answer: Sigma

2D Guide: Swedish Furniture Stores
Answer: IKEA

3D Guide: 2026 NBA Champion
Answer: Nick

Four-Dimensional Evidence: Vietnamese Revolutionary ___ Minh
Answer: Hochi

5D Evidence: Fainting after making eye contact with your crush, for example
The answer: fainting

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