Crossword clue
“National sport of New Zealand”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
RUGBYLetters5
Starts withR
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “National sport of New Zealand” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 6, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “National sport of New Zealand” clue?+
The answer is RUGBY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 6, 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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