Crossword clue

“Pricey variety of beef that translates to "Japanese cow"”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

WAGYU

Letters5

Starts withW

Ends withU

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pricey variety of beef that translates to "Japanese cow"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 30, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with U.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pricey variety of beef that translates to "Japanese cow"” clue?+

The answer is WAGYU (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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