What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Word before "language" or "lotion"" from August 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Word before "language" or "lotion"”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

BODY

Letters4

Starts withB

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 16, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Word before "language" or "lotion"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Word before "language" or "lotion"” clue?+

The answer is BODY (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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