What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Basic bagel variety" from October 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Basic bagel variety”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PLAIN

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 8, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Basic bagel variety” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 8, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Basic bagel variety” clue?+

The answer is PLAIN (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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