Crossword clue
“Word before ware or ball”
This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SOFTLetters4
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Word before ware or ball” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 11, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Word before ware or ball” clue?+
The answer is SOFT (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 11, 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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