What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Operate a car wheel" from November 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Operate a car wheel”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

STEER

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Nov 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Operate a car wheel” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 14, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for November 14, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Operate a car wheel” clue?+

The answer is STEER (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 14, 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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