July 19, 2026 Mini / 1A / 3 letters
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Downward ___ (basic yoga pose) NYT Crossword Clue
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DOG
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Why This Answer Fits
DOG is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Downward ___ (basic yoga pose)". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 1A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: DOG in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- DOG has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Downward ___ (basic yoga pose)", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 1A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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