Crossword clue
“Person you secretly like”
This clue appeared as 4-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CRUSHLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withH
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Person you secretly like” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 12, 2026 as 4-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Person you secretly like” clue?+
The answer is CRUSH (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?+
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