Crossword clue
“Perform better than”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OUTDOLetters5
Starts withO
Ends withO
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Perform better than” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 9, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Perform better than” clue?+
The answer is OUTDO (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 9, 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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