Crossword clue

“___ Adams, Founding Father for whom a beer is named”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SAMUEL
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “___ Adams, Founding Father for whom a beer is named” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 29, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “___ Adams, Founding Father for whom a beer is named” clue?+

The answer is SAMUEL (6 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 29, 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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