What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Sound of fall leaves underfoot" from October 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sound of fall leaves underfoot”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

CRUNCH

Letters6

Starts withC

Ends withH

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 26, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sound of fall leaves underfoot” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 26, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with C and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for October 26, 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 “Sound of fall leaves underfoot” clue?+

The answer is CRUNCH (6 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 26, 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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