What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Twistable piece of hardware" from May 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Twistable piece of hardware”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SCREW

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withW

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
May 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Twistable piece of hardware” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 13, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with W, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Twistable piece of hardware” clue?+

The answer is SCREW (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 13, 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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