Crossword clue
“Body part that's a homophone of 1-Across”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
WAISTLetters5
Starts withW
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Body part that's a homophone of 1-Across” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 7, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with W and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Body part that's a homophone of 1-Across” clue?+
The answer is WAIST (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 7, 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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