Crossword clue
“Flood embankment”
This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LEVEELetters5
Starts withL
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Flood embankment” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 25, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for October 25, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Flood embankment” clue?+
The answer is LEVEE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 25, 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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