What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Half Starburst, half Skittle?" from October 31, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Half Starburst, half Skittle?”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

STARTLE

Letters7

Starts withS

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 31, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Half Starburst, half Skittle?” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 31, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for October 31, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Half Starburst, half Skittle?” clue?+

The answer is STARTLE (7 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 31, 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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