Crossword clue
“Like the skin of snakes and fish”
This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SCALYLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like the skin of snakes and fish” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 21, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like the skin of snakes and fish” clue?+
The answer is SCALY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 21, 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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