Crossword clue

“"Saturday Night Live" alum Gardner”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HEIDI
Letters5
Starts withH
Ends withI
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 5, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Saturday Night Live" alum Gardner” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 5, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with I, 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 “"Saturday Night Live" alum Gardner” clue?+

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