What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Bonnie and ___, classic crime couple" from August 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Bonnie and ___, classic crime couple”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CLYDE

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 17, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bonnie and ___, classic crime couple” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bonnie and ___, classic crime couple” clue?+

The answer is CLYDE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 17, 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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