What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Political staffer" from October 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Political staffer”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

AIDE

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 22, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Political staffer” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 22, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Political staffer” clue?+

The answer is AIDE (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 22, 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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