Crossword clue
“Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French”
This clue appeared as 4-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
BEAULetters4
Starts withB
Ends withU
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 31, 2026 as 4-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with U, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French” clue?+
The answer is BEAU (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 31, 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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