Crossword clue

“Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ONE

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 13, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 13, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Number of letters missing from the ends of each starred Across clue in this puzzle” clue?+

The answer is ONE (3 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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