What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Mean facial expression" from October 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Mean facial expression”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SNEER

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 29, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mean facial expression” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 29, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mean facial expression” clue?+

The answer is SNEER (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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