Crossword clue

“Bit of light that sunscreen protects against, for short”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

UVRAY

Letters5

Starts withU

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Nov 15, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bit of light that sunscreen protects against, for short” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 15, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bit of light that sunscreen protects against, for short” clue?+

The answer is UVRAY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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