Crossword clue
“Basis for croutons”
This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BREADLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withD
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Basis for croutons” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with D.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for October 9, 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 “Basis for croutons” clue?+
The answer is BREAD (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 9, 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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