Crossword clue
“Recurring bug?”
This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
CICADALetters6
Starts withC
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Recurring bug?” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with A, 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 “Recurring bug?” clue?+
The answer is CICADA (6 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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