Crossword clue

“Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid?”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

FIVEK

Letters5

Starts withF

Ends withK

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
May 12, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid?” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 12, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Race that equates to 3.1 miles ... or a hint to one letter's frequent appearance in this grid?” clue?+

The answer is FIVEK (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 12, 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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