Alternative to theirs

Latest answer — September 27, 2026

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Clue explained

YOURS is the possessive pronoun meaning “belonging to you,” making it an alternative to THEIRS. Its final S marks the possessive form rather than the subject pronoun YOU.

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Definition
Two people comparing objects that belong to each of them

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Sunday, September 27, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1In shape
  2. 4With 8-Across, four runs in baseball or four major wins in tennis
  3. 6Alternative to theirs
  4. 7Alternative to theirs
  5. 8See 4-Across

Down

  1. 1Counterpart of flora
  2. 2When dreams occur during sleep, for short
  3. 3Reasons for end zone celebrations: Abbr.
  4. 4Facilities with treadmills
  5. 5Stir up, as waters

The answer to “Alternative to theirs” in the New York Times Mini crossword is YOURS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 27, 2026 at 6-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include MINE. 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.

“Alternative to theirs” answer

YOURS (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as MINE

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What does YOURS mean?

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(pronoun)

  • used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
  • used in formulas ending a letter

Other answers for “Alternative to theirs”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides YOURS, it has also been MINE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Alternative to theirs”?

The answer is YOURS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 27, 2026. Other answers for this clue include MINE.

How many letters is the answer to “Alternative to theirs”?

5 letters: YOURS. Earlier fills for this clue have also been MINE (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 27, 2026, at 6-Across. Earlier appearances: September 27, 2026 → MINE.

Can “Alternative to theirs” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides YOURS, New York Times Mini has also used MINE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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