What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Sailor's assent" from August 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sailor's assent”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

AYE

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 22, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sailor's assent” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for August 22, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sailor's assent” clue?+

The answer is AYE (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 22, 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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