Crossword clue

“"Eureka" for California, or "Excelsior" for New York”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MOTTO

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 4, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Eureka" for California, or "Excelsior" for New York” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Eureka" for California, or "Excelsior" for New York” clue?+

The answer is MOTTO (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 4, 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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