Crossword clue

“The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TEN

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 27, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 27, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this” clue?+

The answer is TEN (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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