What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Emanating glow" from June 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Emanating glow”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

AURA

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withA

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 16, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Emanating glow” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 16, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Emanating glow” clue?+

The answer is AURA (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 16, 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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