What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Biblical phenomenon caused by 40 days of rain" from July 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Biblical phenomenon caused by 40 days of rain”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

FLOOD

Letters5

Starts withF

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 8, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Biblical phenomenon caused by 40 days of rain” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Biblical phenomenon caused by 40 days of rain” clue?+

The answer is FLOOD (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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