5,280 in a mile

Latest answer — September 15, 2026

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Clue explained

A mile contains 5,280 feet, so FEET is the plural unit named by the clue. The plural form matches the number 5,280.

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Definition
A measuring ruler illustrating feet as a unit of length.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"That's a no-brainer!," slangily
  2. 55,280 in a mile
  3. 6F, on a test
  4. 8"Give me a break!"
  5. 9"Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk

Down

  1. 1Brand of bug spray with an exclamation point in its name
  2. 2Long ___, Calif.
  3. 3Brainy member of the Scooby-Doo gang
  4. 4"Let's do this thing"
  5. 7Conclusion

The answer to “5,280 in a mile” in the New York Times Mini crossword is FEET — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 15, 2026 at 5-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“5,280 in a mile” answer

FEET (4 letters)

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What does FEET mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of FEET is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks
  • a projecting part on which a piece of furniture or each of its legs stands
  • the lower or lowest part of something; the base or bottom

When else has “5,280 in a mile” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 15, 2026 (most recent) → FEET. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “5,280 in a mile”?

The answer is FEET, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “5,280 in a mile”?

4 letters: FEET.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 15, 2026, at 5-Across.

Can “5,280 in a mile” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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