Crossword clue
“Brain sparks”
This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IDEASLetters5
Starts withI
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Brain sparks” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, 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 “Brain sparks” clue?+
The answer is IDEAS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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