What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?" from August 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, August 3, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SLEEP

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withP

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 3, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 3, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with P.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Q: Why did the farmer ___ under his tractor?” clue?+

The answer is SLEEP (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 3, 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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