Crossword clue
“Winning line in tic-tac-toe”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
XXXLetters3
Starts withX
Ends withX
Vowels0
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Winning line in tic-tac-toe” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 25, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with X and ends with X.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Winning line in tic-tac-toe” clue?+
The answer is XXX (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 25, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
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