What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Barely visible, as light from a star" from September 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Barely visible, as light from a star”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

DIM

Letters3

Starts withD

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Barely visible, as light from a star” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 7, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with D and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Barely visible, as light from a star” clue?+

The answer is DIM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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