Crossword clue
“Minimal paint job”
This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ONECOATLetters7
Starts withO
Ends withT
Vowels4
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About this clue
The clue “Minimal paint job” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with O and ends with T, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Minimal paint job” clue?+
The answer is ONECOAT (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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