Daily Crossword for July 23, 2026

5x5 crossword. Solved 2,355 times with an average time of 2m 34s.

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  1. 1. Instrument in the bluegrass classic "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"BANJO
  2. 6. Smart ___ (wise guy)ALECK
  3. 7. Compete in a contest that's lost by blinkingSTARE
  4. 8. Strongly dislikedHATED
  5. 9. One of eight on a chessboard, or five in a Mini crosswordROW

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  1. 1. Criticize harshlyBASH
  2. 2. Where wedding rings are exchangedALTAR
  3. 3. "Cool beans!"NEATO
  4. 4. Preppy clothing brandJCREW
  5. 5. Gave the green lightOKED

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