Crossword clue
“Headwear for a monarch”
This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CROWNLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withN
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Headwear for a monarch” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 8, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Headwear for a monarch” clue?+
The answer is CROWN (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.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
Open the full list of answers for July 8, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Mini Crossword hub.