What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Difficult shoes to run in" from October 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Difficult shoes to run in”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HEELS

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 14, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Difficult shoes to run in” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 14, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for October 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 “Difficult shoes to run in” clue?+

The answer is HEELS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 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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