What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Harmless lie" from October 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Harmless lie”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

FIB

Letters3

Starts withF

Ends withB

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 18, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Harmless lie” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with F and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Harmless lie” clue?+

The answer is FIB (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 18, 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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