Crossword clue
“What someone may attempt to explain in a long, drawn-out description”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
DREAMLetters5
Starts withD
Ends withM
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “What someone may attempt to explain in a long, drawn-out description” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 8, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “What someone may attempt to explain in a long, drawn-out description” clue?+
The answer is DREAM (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 8, 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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