Crossword clue
“Name found in "nefarious"”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ARILetters3
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Name found in "nefarious"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with I.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Name found in "nefarious"” clue?+
The answer is ARI (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 9, 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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