Crossword clue

“Brainy member of the Scooby-Doo gang”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
VELMA
Letters5
Starts withV
Ends withA
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 15, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Brainy member of the Scooby-Doo gang” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 15, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with V and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Brainy member of the Scooby-Doo gang” clue?+

The answer is VELMA (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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