What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Avid war advocates" from September 9, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Avid war advocates”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HAWKS

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Avid war advocates” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Avid war advocates” clue?+

The answer is HAWKS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 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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