Crossword clue
“Things that might make your hair curl?”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
GENESLetters5
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Things that might make your hair curl?” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Things that might make your hair curl?” clue?+
The answer is GENES (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 20, 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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