Crossword clue
“Like jerky and dried fruit”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CHEWYLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like jerky and dried fruit” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 22, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like jerky and dried fruit” clue?+
The answer is CHEWY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 22, 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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