“Mild-mannered characteristic?” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HYPHEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Mild-mannered characteristic?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 2, 2026, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 2, 2026 grid38AMarauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter"15 ltrs›42AMinced-meat cake5 ltrs›46AMaking out openly or a mobile device, in brief3 ltrs›52AMunificent man6 ltrs›56AM.L.B. M.V.P. nicknamed the "Commerce Comet"12 ltrs›60AMidwest state that's home to Moline8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 2, 20261A"Melts in your mouth" candies … or a hint to this puzzle's theme6 ltrs›7AMattress or memo follower3 ltrs›10AMaine city near the mouth of the Kennebec River4 ltrs›14AMama Morton of "Chicago," for one6 ltrs›15AMeaning of "mono-"3 ltrs›16AMarco Polo made his way across it4 ltrs›17AMuch of Mali6 ltrs›18AMeet and glance off a bumper, as a pool ball might8 ltrs›
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