Crossword clue
“Running joke”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
GAGLetters3
Starts withG
Ends withG
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Running joke” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with G and ends with G.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for September 20, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Running joke” clue?+
The answer is GAG (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Mini, most recently on September 20, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
Open the full list of answers for September 20, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Mini Crossword hub.