What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Number of stripes on many world flags" from October 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Number of stripes on many world flags”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

THREE

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Number of stripes on many world flags” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Number of stripes on many world flags” clue?+

The answer is THREE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 27, 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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