Crossword clue
“Unexpected problems”
This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SNAGSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Unexpected problems” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 21, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Unexpected problems” clue?+
The answer is SNAGS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 21, 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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