Crossword clue
“Big name in restaurant ratings”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ZAGATLetters5
Starts withZ
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Big name in restaurant ratings” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 21, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Z and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Big name in restaurant ratings” clue?+
The answer is ZAGAT (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
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