Crossword clue
“What might be all tied up for a basketball game”
This clue appeared as 4-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
SCORELetters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SCORE | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| LACES | 5 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “What might be all tied up for a basketball game” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 20, 2026 as 4-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “What might be all tied up for a basketball game” clue?+
The answer is SCORE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Mini, most recently on October 20, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 20, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Mini Crossword hub.