Crossword clue

“"A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

CLASSIC

Letters7

Starts withC

Ends withC

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 17, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 17, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"A book which people praise and don't read," per Mark Twain” clue?+

The answer is CLASSIC (7 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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