Crossword clue

“If you order "ostriche" on an Italian menu, you actually get these”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

OYSTERS

Letters7

Starts withO

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 12, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “If you order "ostriche" on an Italian menu, you actually get these” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “If you order "ostriche" on an Italian menu, you actually get these” clue?+

The answer is OYSTERS (7 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 12, 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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