What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "News ___" from October 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“News ___”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

FLASH

Letters5

Starts withF

Ends withH

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 18, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “News ___” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “News ___” clue?+

The answer is FLASH (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 18, 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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