Crossword clue

“Minuscule amount”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
IOTA
Letters4
Starts withI
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Minuscule amount” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 17, 2025 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with A, 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 “Minuscule amount” clue?+

The answer is IOTA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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