Crossword clue
“Mischievous fairy”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PIXIELetters5
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mischievous fairy” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 13, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-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.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mischievous fairy” clue?+
The answer is PIXIE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 13, 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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