Crossword clue
“Scientist's area of study”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
FIELDLetters5
Starts withF
Ends withD
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Scientist's area of study” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 19, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with D.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Scientist's area of study” clue?+
The answer is FIELD (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 19, 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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