Crossword clue
“___-garde”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, June 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AVANTLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “___-garde” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 12, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “___-garde” clue?+
The answer is AVANT (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 12, 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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