Crossword clue

“Odysseus's hiding place when entering the city of Troy”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HORSE

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 12, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Odysseus's hiding place when entering the city of Troy” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 12, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Odysseus's hiding place when entering the city of Troy” clue?+

The answer is HORSE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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