One of journalism’s “five W’s” NYT Mini Crossword

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NYT Mini Crossword Jul 22 2026

• ↓
• Helpful
• Swirl of water
• The Yankees, on scoreboards
• Supervillain's hideout
• ___ joke
• →
• Mother chicken
• Word after "leading" and "first"
• Just peachy ... or a hint to the two letters that appear most often in this grid
• Bryant of "S.N.L." fame
• Like overcooked chicken

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