What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Turtle's hiding place" from August 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Turtle's hiding place”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SHELL

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withL

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 20, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Turtle's hiding place” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 20, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Turtle's hiding place” clue?+

The answer is SHELL (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 20, 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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