What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Awards named for a cable sports channel" from October 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Awards named for a cable sports channel”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ESPYS

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 12, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Awards named for a cable sports channel” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Awards named for a cable sports channel” clue?+

The answer is ESPYS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 12, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Mini Crossword hub.