Crossword clue

“First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CHINA

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 2, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 2, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century” clue?+

The answer is CHINA (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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