Crossword clue
“___ Valley (French wine area)”
This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LOIRELetters5
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “___ Valley (French wine area)” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L 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 “___ Valley (French wine area)” clue?+
The answer is LOIRE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 16, 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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