Crossword clue
“Bad things to leave locked in your house”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
KEYSLetters4
Starts withK
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Bad things to leave locked in your house” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with K and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Bad things to leave locked in your house” clue?+
The answer is KEYS (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 4, 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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