Crossword clue

“Someone who doesn't handle things right?”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LEFTY
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 2, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Someone who doesn't handle things right?” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 2, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Someone who doesn't handle things right?” clue?+

The answer is LEFTY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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