What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Like the skin of a durian fruit" from August 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like the skin of a durian fruit”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SPIKY

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like the skin of a durian fruit” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 3-Down. 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 a durian fruit” clue?+

The answer is SPIKY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 23, 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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