Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, July 20

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I'll admit, I was thinking of a different kind of chip for 5-Down, and it threw me for a loop. I figured it out thanks to my deep knowledge of nacho toppings for 7-Across. Need a hand with today's Mini Crossword? Keep reading. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let's get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

1A clue: The heart of summer?Answer: EMS

4A clue: Emotional requestAnswer: PLEA

5A clue: Word before aching or dancingAnswer: BELLY

6A clue: Many fans of Premier League clubsAnswer: BRITS

7A clue: Nacho topping that rhymes with 3-DownAnswer: QUESO

1D clue: Leading role on "The Last of Us"Answer: ELLIE

2D clue: Gooey diner sandwichesAnswer: MELTS

3D clue: Authoritative approvalAnswer: SAYSO

4D clue: Country on one side of Lake TiticacaAnswer: PERU

5D clue: Orange-and-brown chip flavor, for shortAnswer: BBQ