What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Common parts of kids' bedtime routines" from October 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Common parts of kids' bedtime routines”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BATHS

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Common parts of kids' bedtime routines” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 14, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B 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 “Common parts of kids' bedtime routines” clue?+

The answer is BATHS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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