Crossword clue
“Tiny thing to paint”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
NAILLetters4
Starts withN
Ends withL
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Tiny thing to paint” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 13, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with L.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tiny thing to paint” clue?+
The answer is NAIL (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 13, 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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