What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Like the tongues of snakes" from September 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like the tongues of snakes”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

FORKED

Letters6

Starts withF

Ends withD

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 19, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like the tongues of snakes” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 19, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with F and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like the tongues of snakes” clue?+

The answer is FORKED (6 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 19, 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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