Crossword clue

“Lego piece in the shape of a person or animal”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 11, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

MINIFIG

Letters7

Starts withM

Ends withG

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 11, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Lego piece in the shape of a person or animal” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 11, 2025 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Lego piece in the shape of a person or animal” clue?+

The answer is MINIFIG (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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