Crossword clue

“With 8-Across, candy pieces that got their name after the chocolatier tried to make them perfectly round, but failed”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

MILK

Letters4

Starts withM

Ends withK

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 21, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “With 8-Across, candy pieces that got their name after the chocolatier tried to make them perfectly round, but failed” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 21, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with M and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “With 8-Across, candy pieces that got their name after the chocolatier tried to make them perfectly round, but failed” clue?+

The answer is MILK (4 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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