Crossword clue
“Ominous note on a failed exam”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SEEMELetters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Ominous note on a failed exam” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 5, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Ominous note on a failed exam” clue?+
The answer is SEEME (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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