Crossword clue
“It's mostly nitrogen and oxygen”
This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
AIRLetters3
Starts withA
Ends withR
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “It's mostly nitrogen and oxygen” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 6, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with R.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “It's mostly nitrogen and oxygen” clue?+
The answer is AIR (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 6, 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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