Crossword clue
“Word after spitting or mirror”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IMAGELetters5
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Word after spitting or mirror” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 17, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, 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 “Word after spitting or mirror” clue?+
The answer is IMAGE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 17, 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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