Crossword clue
“Rattling kind of drum”
This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SNARELetters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Rattling kind of drum” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 24, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Rattling kind of drum” clue?+
The answer is SNARE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 24, 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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