“Maximally mini”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Maximally mini”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, July 23, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 10
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 10-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

S H R I M P I E S T

The answer to “Maximally mini” is SHRIMPIEST

Letters 10
Direction Down
Published Jul 23, 2026

Letter analysis: the 10-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 8 of 10 positions
Vowels 3 30% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Maximally mini” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHRIMPIEST — a 10-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 7 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Maximally mini”

What is the answer to “Maximally mini” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHRIMPIEST — a 10-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Maximally mini”?

The answer SHRIMPIEST contains 10 letters.

Was “Maximally mini” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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