What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "What cotton candy is made of" from July 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“What cotton candy is made of”

This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SUGAR

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 4, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “What cotton candy is made of” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 4, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What cotton candy is made of” clue?+

The answer is SUGAR (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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