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Video game section

Archive answer — July 31, 2026

5 Across

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Clue explained

“LEVEL” is the published 5-letter fill for 5 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 Friday, July 31, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1With 8-Across and 1-Down, grow from your own mistakes
  2. 5Video game sectionLEVEL
  3. 6Figure skating duos
  4. 7___ Poupon (mustard brand)
  5. 8See 1-Across

Down

5 clues
  1. 1See 1-Across
  2. 2Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field
  3. 3Extremely
  4. 4Letters capitaLized in this cLue
  5. 5Sports org. for Nelly Korda

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Across

  1. 1. With 8-Across and 1-Down, grow from your own mistakes

    Answer: LIVE

  2. 5. Video game section

    Answer: LEVEL

  3. 6. Figure skating duos

    Answer: PAIRS

  4. 7. ___ Poupon (mustard brand)

    Answer: GREY

  5. 8. See 1-Across

    Answer: AND

Down

  1. 2. Like the outfield walls of Wrigley Field

    Answer: IVIED

  2. 3. Extremely

    Answer: VERY

  3. 4. Letters capitaLized in this cLue

    Answer: ELS

  4. 5. Sports org. for Nelly Korda

    Answer: LPGA

The answer to “Video game section” in the NYT Mini Crossword is LEVEL — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 31, 2026 at 5-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Video game section” answer

LEVEL(5 letters)

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Why does LEVEL fit?

LEVEL is the published 5-letter answer at 5-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Video game section” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Video game section”?

The answer is LEVEL.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: LEVEL.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Mini Crossword for July 31, 2026 at 5-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 31, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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