Crossword clue
“Beetle alternative beginning in 1961”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
MINICOOPERLetters10
Starts withM
Ends withR
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Beetle alternative beginning in 1961” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 7, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with M and ends with R, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Beetle alternative beginning in 1961” clue?+
The answer is MINICOOPER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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