What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Cutesy moniker for a romantic partner" from July 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Cutesy moniker for a romantic partner”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

PETNAME

Letters7

Starts withP

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 11, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cutesy moniker for a romantic partner” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 11, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for July 11, 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 “Cutesy moniker for a romantic partner” clue?+

The answer is PETNAME (7 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 11, 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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