What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Subcompact vehicle" from August 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Subcompact vehicle”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

MINICAR

Letters7

Starts withM

Ends withR

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Subcompact vehicle” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Subcompact vehicle” clue?+

The answer is MINICAR (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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