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Bottom of a shoe

Archive answer — July 26, 2026

9 Across

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Clue explained

“SOLE” is the published 4-letter fill for 9 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue’s Sunday, July 26, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1One of five for most starfish
  2. 4Fliers in a V
  3. 7Sing the praises of
  4. 8Capital of South Korea
  5. 9Bottom of a shoeSOLE

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z
  2. 2T. ___ (fearsome dinos)
  3. 3"Yeah, same!"
  4. 52020 Pixar movie
  5. 6French fashion magazine

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. One of five for most starfish

    Answer: ARM

  2. 4. Fliers in a V

    Answer: GEESE

  3. 7. Sing the praises of

    Answer: EXTOL

  4. 8. Capital of South Korea

    Answer: SEOUL

  5. 9. Bottom of a shoe

    Answer: SOLE

Down

  1. 1. Around 14-29, for most members of Gen Z

    Answer: AGES

  2. 2. T. ___ (fearsome dinos)

    Answer: REXES

  3. 3. "Yeah, same!"

    Answer: METOO

  4. 5. 2020 Pixar movie

    Answer: SOUL

  5. 6. French fashion magazine

    Answer: ELLE

The answer to “Bottom of a shoe” in the NYT Mini Crossword is SOLE — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 26, 2026 at 9-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Bottom of a shoe” answer

SOLE(4 letters)

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Why does SOLE fit?

SOLE is the published 4-letter answer at 9-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Bottom of a shoe” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Bottom of a shoe”?

The answer is SOLE.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: SOLE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Mini Crossword for July 26, 2026 at 9-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the NYT Mini answers page for July 26, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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