Crossword clue
“Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking”
This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STARELetters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 23, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Compete in a contest that's lost by blinking” clue?+
The answer is STARE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 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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