Crossword clue
“Mild-mannered characteristic?”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
HYPHENLetters6
Starts withH
Ends withN
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mild-mannered characteristic?” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 2, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with N, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mild-mannered characteristic?” clue?+
The answer is HYPHEN (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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