“Minimal” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••LEAST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEAST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Minimal”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 2, 2025, where it runs at 37 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 2, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 2, 2025 grid35AMiddle of the quip ... and a hint to eight squares in this puzzle14 ltrs›40APlotted9 ltrs›44ABeyond cross6 ltrs›50AGovt. prosecutors3 ltrs›52AEnd of the quip14 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 13, 2026NYT Crossword10 Down•••••SCANTJan 2, 2025NYT Crossword37 Down•••••LEASTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••LEAST5 ltrs
•••••SCANT5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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