Crossword clue

“___ bee”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
BUSY
Letters4
Starts withB
Ends withY
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 31, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ bee” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 31, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with Y.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for August 31, 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 “___ bee” clue?+

The answer is BUSY (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 31, 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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