What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Only three-letter element" from August 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Only three-letter element”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TIN

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 26, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Only three-letter element” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 26, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with N.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for August 26, 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 “Only three-letter element” clue?+

The answer is TIN (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 26, 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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