Crossword clue

“Japanese for "folding paper"”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ORIGAMI
Letters7
Starts withO
Ends withI
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 22, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Japanese for "folding paper"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with O and ends with I, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for August 22, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Japanese for "folding paper"” clue?+

The answer is ORIGAMI (7 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 22, 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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