Crossword clue
“2026 N.B.A champion”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
KNICKLetters5
Starts withK
Ends withK
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “2026 N.B.A champion” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with K, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “2026 N.B.A champion” clue?+
The answer is KNICK (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
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