Crossword clue
“Fruity dessert named for its crunch”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CRISPLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withP
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Fruity dessert named for its crunch” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 5, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with P, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Fruity dessert named for its crunch” clue?+
The answer is CRISP (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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