What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Emblem topping a coat of arms" from August 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Emblem topping a coat of arms”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CREST

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Emblem topping a coat of arms” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 26, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for August 26, 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 “Emblem topping a coat of arms” clue?+

The answer is CREST (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 26, 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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