“Smallest” 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 “Smallest”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 19, 2025, where it runs at 38 Across 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 March 19, 2025.
Crossing entries
Mar 19, 2025 grid24DFateful day in ancient Rome4 ltrs›32DDisney snowman4 ltrs›33DGerman term of address4 ltrs›34DGive something that extra oomph9 ltrs›39DUnfortunate trait for an aspiring composer6 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 1, 2025NYT Crossword7 Down•••••LEASTMar 19, 2025NYT Crossword38 Across•••••LEASTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••LEAST5 ltrs
•••••••MINIMAL7 ltrs
•••••••TINIEST7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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