What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "___ Eight (tournament round)" from October 6, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ Eight (tournament round)”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ELITE

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 6, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ Eight (tournament round)” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 6, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E 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 6, 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 “___ Eight (tournament round)” clue?+

The answer is ELITE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 6, 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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