Crossword clue
“Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BACNELetters5
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 11, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Portmanteau for a skin problem under a T-shirt or bra strap” clue?+
The answer is BACNE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
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