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Word Craze Daily Mini July 23, 2023 Answers

All 26 clues solved. The shorter daily set - fast to finish, all answers here.

26Clues
3-9Letters
125Total Tiles
1Tied Longest
4.8Avg Letters

The Word Craze Daily Mini July 23, 2023 is the shorter daily format from Betta Games, giving you 26 clues across 125 letter tiles - distinct from the longer Daily Theme. Answers run from 3 to 9 letters. The shortest are AGO and FLU and USE and TSP and STY and the longest is SOUNDBITE. Jump straight to the clue table for any answer, or use the letter breakdown to see the vowel and consonant split per word.

The Mini is designed to be cleared in a few minutes. With 26 clues and an average of 4.8 letters per answer, the fastest approach is to spot the shortest answer first and work outward through crossings. U each open 5 answers, today's most common starting letter. Compare with today's Trivia Daily, or return to the Word Craze hub for level guides and pack answers.

Every answer on this page matches what all Word Craze players see on July 23, 2023. If the app shows a different answer after an update, check that your app is current.

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All Clues and Answers

July 23, 2023 - 26 clues

#ClueAnswer
1 A style of diamond or gemstone cutting with a flat base and faceted dome ROSECUT 7 letters
2 In the past; before now AGO 3 letters
3 Something of value or worth ASSET 5 letters
4 Contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system FLU 3 letters
5 Give back REPAY 5 letters
6 Racquet sport played on a rectangular court TENNIS 6 letters
7 Put into service or action USE 3 letters
8 Doubtful, uncertain, or questionable DUBIOUS 7 letters
9 Person who appreciates fine food and drinks EPICURE 7 letters
10 Small particle or speck MOTE 4 letters
11 Strong, sudden rush of wind GUST 4 letters
12 Advancement or progress achieved by taking a single action ONESTEP 7 letters
13 Flat structure made of planks or logs used as a floating platform RAFT 4 letters
14 Stare at someone or something with strong interest or desire OGLE 4 letters
15 Short extract from a recorded interview or speech SOUNDBITE 9 letters
16 Large arctic deer with branching antlers CARIBOU 7 letters
17 Utilizes or makes use of USES 4 letters
18 Teaspoon, a unit of volume or measurement TSP 3 letters
19 Enclosure or pen for keeping pigs or other animals STY 3 letters
20 Sensory organs for hearing EARS 4 letters
21 Consume or deplete completely USEUP 5 letters
22 Fill with joy, happiness, or excitement ELATE 5 letters
23 Abbreviation for demonstration, a public display or exhibition DEMO 4 letters
24 On the occasion or situation of UPON 4 letters
25 Secures, as a win ICES 4 letters
26 Strong and persistent desire or impulse URGE 4 letters

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Clue-by-Clue Breakdown

Letter patterns and solving tactics for each answer.

B Consonant A Vowel R Repeated
1
A style of diamond or gemstone cutting with a flat base and faceted dome
ROSECUT
R O S E C U T

ROSECUT fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with R, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 7 distinct
2
In the past; before now
AGO
A G O

AGO fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
3
Something of value or worth
ASSET
A S S E T

ASSET fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated S. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with A, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
4
Contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
FLU
F L U

FLU fills 3 tiles - 1 vowel and 2 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. Its opening F is unique in today's set.

  • 3 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
5
Give back
REPAY
R E P A Y

REPAY fills 5 tiles - 2 vowels and 3 consonants. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with R, shared by 2 other answers today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

  • 5 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 5 distinct
6
Racquet sport played on a rectangular court
TENNIS
T E N N I S

TENNIS fills 6 tiles - 2 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated N. At 6 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with T, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 6 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 5 distinct
7
Put into service or action
USE
U S E

USE fills 3 tiles - 2 vowels and 1 consonant. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with U, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 3 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 1 consonant
  • 3 distinct
8
Doubtful, uncertain, or questionable
DUBIOUS
D U B I O U S

DUBIOUS fills 7 tiles - 4 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated U. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 7 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 6 distinct
9
Person who appreciates fine food and drinks
EPICURE
E P I C U R E

EPICURE fills 7 tiles - 4 vowels and 3 consonants, with a repeated E. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with E, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 7 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 6 distinct
10
Small particle or speck
MOTE
M O T E

MOTE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening M is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
11
Strong, sudden rush of wind
GUST
G U S T

GUST fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening G is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
12
Advancement or progress achieved by taking a single action
ONESTEP
O N E S T E P

ONESTEP fills 7 tiles - 3 vowels and 4 consonants, with a repeated E. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with O, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 7 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 4 consonants
  • 6 distinct
13
Flat structure made of planks or logs used as a floating platform
RAFT
R A F T

RAFT fills 4 tiles - 1 vowel and 3 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with R, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 1 vowel
  • 3 consonants
  • 4 distinct
14
Stare at someone or something with strong interest or desire
OGLE
O G L E

OGLE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with O, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
15
Short extract from a recorded interview or speech
SOUNDBITE
S O U N D B I T E

SOUNDBITE fills 9 tiles - 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It is the longest answer today - worth leaving until crossing tiles fill in a few letters. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 9 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 5 consonants
  • 9 distinct
16
Large arctic deer with branching antlers
CARIBOU
C A R I B O U

CARIBOU fills 7 tiles - 4 vowels and 3 consonants. At 7 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening C is unique in today's set.

  • 7 letters
  • 4 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 7 distinct
17
Utilizes or makes use of
USES
U S E S

USES fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated S. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with U, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 3 distinct
18
Teaspoon, a unit of volume or measurement
TSP
T S P

TSP fills 3 tiles - 0 vowels and 3 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with T, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 3 letters
  • 0 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 3 distinct
19
Enclosure or pen for keeping pigs or other animals
STY
S T Y

STY fills 3 tiles - 0 vowels and 3 consonants. At 3 letters it is one of the shortest - bank it early to seed the longer slots. It opens with S, shared by 1 other answer today. It ends on Y, a natural wheel-closer.

  • 3 letters
  • 0 vowels
  • 3 consonants
  • 3 distinct
20
Sensory organs for hearing
EARS
E A R S

EARS fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with E, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
21
Consume or deplete completely
USEUP
U S E U P

USEUP fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated U. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with U, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 5 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
22
Fill with joy, happiness, or excitement
ELATE
E L A T E

ELATE fills 5 tiles - 3 vowels and 2 consonants, with a repeated E. At 5 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with E, shared by 2 other answers today.

  • 5 letters
  • 3 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
23
Abbreviation for demonstration, a public display or exhibition
DEMO
D E M O

DEMO fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with D, shared by 1 other answer today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
24
On the occasion or situation of
UPON
U P O N

UPON fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with U, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
25
Secures, as a win
ICES
I C E S

ICES fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. Its opening I is unique in today's set.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct
26
Strong and persistent desire or impulse
URGE
U R G E

URGE fills 4 tiles - 2 vowels and 2 consonants. At 4 letters it locks in fast once one crossing tile lands. It opens with U, shared by 4 other answers today.

  • 4 letters
  • 2 vowels
  • 2 consonants
  • 4 distinct

/// HOW TO SOLVE ///

How to Solve the Word Craze Daily Mini

5 steps to clear the board.

  1. 1
    Start with the shortest clues

    Short answers have fewer crossing tiles, so solving them first seeds the longer answers for free. The Mini is compact, so one early win often cascades through the whole board.

  2. 2
    Count the tile slots before you commit

    Each blank row shows you how many letters the answer has. Count before typing - a word that is one letter too long or short is wrong even if it looks right. Use the tile count to filter your first instinct.

  3. 3
    Treat trailing question marks as wordplay signals

    A "?" at the end of a clue signals a pun or lateral connection, not a straight definition. Re-read the clue sideways and the answer often clicks immediately.

  4. 4
    Cross-reference the tiles you have already filled

    Because the Mini is small, every answer shares tiles with at least one other. If you are stuck, look at which letters are already locked in from crossing answers and work backwards.

  5. 5
    Commit early, correct fast

    On a short board hesitation costs more than a wrong guess. Enter your best candidate, then use the crossing tiles to confirm or rule it out and move on.

/// FAQ ///

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions about the July 23, 2023 Daily Mini.

How many clues are in the Word Craze Daily Mini for July 23, 2023?
The July 23, 2023 Daily Mini has 26 clues across 125 total letter tiles.
What is the longest answer in the July 23, 2023 Daily Mini?
SOUNDBITE is the longest at 9 letters.
What is the shortest answer in the July 23, 2023 Daily Mini?
AGO and FLU and USE and TSP and STY all tie for shortest at 3 letters each.
How does the Daily Mini differ from the Daily Theme?
The Daily Mini is the shorter daily format from Betta Games. It covers fewer clues than the Daily Theme and is designed to be completed in a few minutes. The Daily Theme features picture clues anchored to a common topic, while the Mini is a compact standalone set.
Are Daily Mini answers the same for everyone?
Yes. Every Word Craze player sees the same Daily Mini clues and answers on the same calendar date, regardless of device or region.
What time does the Daily Mini reset?
The Daily Mini refreshes at midnight in your local time zone, at the same moment as the Daily Theme.
How many total letter tiles are in today's Daily Mini?
Today's 26 Mini clues contain 125 letter tiles, ranging from 3 to 9 letters per answer.
Who compiles these answers?
The answers are compiled and edited by Marco Alvarez, Senior Puzzle Editor at Puzzle Solved, who matches each clue to its answer and checks the letter count against the tile slots in the app before publishing.

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About This Puzzle

How the Daily Mini works and how this page is produced.

The Word Craze Daily Mini is the compact daily puzzle released every morning by Betta Games. It is a shorter format than the Daily Theme - fewer clues, quicker to finish, but still requiring the same tile-counting and crossing-tile tactics. Every Mini belongs to its calendar date and cannot be replayed inside the app after the day resets.

Every set is verified against the tile slots shown in the app before the page is published.

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