Crossword clue
“Hot dog, informally”
This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
WIENIELetters6
Starts withW
Ends withE
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hot dog, informally” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 4, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with W and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hot dog, informally” clue?+
The answer is WIENIE (6 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
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