Crossword clue
“Caribbean island near Venezuela”
This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ARUBALetters5
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Caribbean island near Venezuela” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 19, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, 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 “Caribbean island near Venezuela” clue?+
The answer is ARUBA (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 19, 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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