What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Semicolon without the dot" from October 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Semicolon without the dot”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

COMMA

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 5, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Semicolon without the dot” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Semicolon without the dot” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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