Crossword clue
“Eight, on a grandfather clock”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
VIIILetters4
Starts withV
Ends withI
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Eight, on a grandfather clock” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with V and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for October 16, 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 “Eight, on a grandfather clock” clue?+
The answer is VIII (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 16, 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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