Crossword clue

“Fend (off)”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STAVE
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fend (off)” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 16, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for June 16, 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 “Fend (off)” clue?+

The answer is STAVE (5 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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