After taxes

Latest answer — September 05, 2026

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Clue explained

NET means the amount remaining after deductions such as taxes have been taken out. It contrasts with gross pay or income before those deductions.

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Definition
An illustration showing deductions from gross pay resulting in net pay.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Saturday, September 05, 2026 appearance

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  2. 7Run-of-the-mill
  3. 8Needing a friend
  4. 9Grazing animal in the Rockies
  5. 10Freestanding counter at the center of a kitchen
  6. 13Eating plan participant
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  1. 1Knee injury site, for short
  2. 2Brit's bathroom
  3. 3Memory loss issue
  4. 4Nose, by function
  5. 5Major Indian city that's the capital of West Bengal
  6. 6"___ given Sunday!" (football fan's maxim)
  7. 10Texting equivalent of a shrug
  8. 11After taxes
  9. 12"Dr." who co-founded Death Row Records

The answer to “After taxes” in the New York Times Mini crossword is NET — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 5, 2026 at 11-Down. 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.

“After taxes” answer

NET (3 letters)

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What does NET mean?

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

(noun)

  • a piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals
  • a structure consisting of a net supported on a frame, forming the goal in games such as soccer and hockey
  • a fine fabric with a very open weave

When else has “After taxes” appeared?

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September 5, 2026 (most recent) → NET. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “After taxes”?

The answer is NET, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 5, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “After taxes”?

3 letters: NET.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 5, 2026, at 11-Down.

Can “After taxes” 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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