Crossword clue
“The smallest of samples”
This clue appeared as 69-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ATASTELetters6
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “The smallest of samples” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 5, 2026 as 69-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, 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 “The smallest of samples” clue?+
The answer is ATASTE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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