If the names mentioned in the “Where Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn are” clue give you some rough terrain to ascend, we have clues to rid you of your blues in the NYT Mini Crossword.
Geography is almost a prerequisite if you’re coming into a crossword. From basic country knowledge to capitals to mountains, every facet of your intellect is pushed to the limit, and a great geographical sense can guide you to “Where Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn are” glory.
Where Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn are two down answer in July 29 NYT Mini Crossword
- Hint 1: It’s effectively plural.
- Hint 2: One vowel is present.
- Hint 3: The answer spans several countries.
- Hint 4: It starts with “A.”
I’ve given you a full mountain range of clues and it’s now time to reveal the seismic answer to two down in today’s NYT Mini Crossword.
You are looking for “ALPS” as the answer to the clue and it fits all the hints perfectly. The “S” gives it a plural vibe, “A” is the only vowel, the Alps does indeed stretch into multiple countries, and it starts with “A.”
Alps meaning, explained
The Alps is a vast mountain range covering a wide range of European countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
It’s thought to be over 700 miles in length and is considered one of the biggest and most impressive mountain ranges on our planet. As you might have guessed, the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc are part of the Alps.
As gigantic as the Alps are, it’s estimated it doesn’t even come close to cracking the top 10 mountain ranges in the world—with The Himalayas reigning supreme.
All clues and answers for July 29 NYT Mini Crossword
Across
- 1A Gift of ___ (ability to speak eloquently) — GAB
- 4A With 7-Across, total goofball — SILLY
- 6A Take in as one’s own — ADOPT
- 7A See 4-Across — GOOSE
- 8A Street haunted by Freddy Krueger — ELM
Down
- 1D Rhyming partner of doom — GLOOM
- 2D Where Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn are — ALPS
- 3D Tiny, tiny part of a gig — BYTE
- 4D Wise-sounding herb — SAGE
- 5D Hero — IDOL
Where Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn are NYT Crossword Mini difficulty rating
Despite the Alps not being one of the absolute biggest mountain ranges on Earth, the name is synonymous with mountains and is a basic piece of geography taught in school. This being said, knowledge can slip, so let’s give this a clue a two out of five for difficulty.
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