What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Something that might end after "Pencils down!"" from August 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Something that might end after "Pencils down!"”

This clue appeared as 13-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

TEST

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 1, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Something that might end after "Pencils down!"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 13-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Something that might end after "Pencils down!"” clue?+

The answer is TEST (4 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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