Crossword clue

“Dummy”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
IDIOT
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withT
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 29, 20265 letters→NYT Mini
Oct 11, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dummy” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with T, 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 29, 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 “Dummy” clue?+

The answer is IDIOT (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Mini, most recently on October 29, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 29, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Mini Crossword hub.