Crossword clue

“Total moron”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IDIOT
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withT
Vowels3

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The clue “Total moron” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 17, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with T, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Total moron” clue?+

The answer is IDIOT (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 17, 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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