Crossword clue

“Halloween costumes with badges and handcuffs”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

COPS

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Nov 11, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Halloween costumes with badges and handcuffs” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 11, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Halloween costumes with badges and handcuffs” clue?+

The answer is COPS (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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