What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Contractor's detail, for short" from August 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Contractor's detail, for short”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

SPEC

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withC

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 17, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Contractor's detail, for short” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Contractor's detail, for short” clue?+

The answer is SPEC (4 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.

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