Crossword clue
“Like the groaner wordplay in dad jokes”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PUNNYLetters5
Starts withP
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like the groaner wordplay in dad jokes” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 25, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like the groaner wordplay in dad jokes” clue?+
The answer is PUNNY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 25, 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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