What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space" from September 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

MAN

Letters3

Starts withM

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 4, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with M and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space” clue?+

The answer is MAN (3 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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