What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Like many green mouthwashes" from August 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like many green mouthwashes”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

MINTY

Letters5

Starts withM

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like many green mouthwashes” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 9, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M 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 many green mouthwashes” clue?+

The answer is MINTY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 9, 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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