What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Muscles exercised by crunches" from June 28, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Muscles exercised by crunches”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ABS

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 28, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Muscles exercised by crunches” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 28, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Muscles exercised by crunches” clue?+

The answer is ABS (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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