Crossword clue
“English county whose name sounds like the 19th and 24th letters of the alphabet”
This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ESSEXLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withX
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “English county whose name sounds like the 19th and 24th letters of the alphabet” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 5, 2026 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with X.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “English county whose name sounds like the 19th and 24th letters of the alphabet” clue?+
The answer is ESSEX (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 5, 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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