What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Computer operating system since 1969" from November 10, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Computer operating system since 1969”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

UNIX

Letters4

Starts withU

Ends withX

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Nov 10, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Computer operating system since 1969” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 10, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with U and ends with X.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Computer operating system since 1969” clue?+

The answer is UNIX (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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