Crossword clue
“Counterpart of flora”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FAUNALetters5
Starts withF
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Counterpart of flora” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 27, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Counterpart of flora” clue?+
The answer is FAUNA (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 27, 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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