Crossword clue
“A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IRONYLetters5
Starts withI
Ends withY
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 26, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with Y.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it” clue?+
The answer is IRONY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 26, 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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