Awards named for a cable sports channel

Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026

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A televised ESPYS awards stage, representing ESPN’s annual celebration of sports achievements.

Clue explained

The ESPYS are ESPN’s sports awards, honoring athletes and notable achievements across many sports. Their name is a playful blend of “ESPN” and “awards,” shortened to ESPYS. The ceremony began in 1993, and its categories range from athletic performances to comeback and humanitarian honors. With a televised presentation, the event gives sports a counterpart to the award nights familiar from film and music.

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This clue's Monday, October 12, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Dot on a domino
  2. 4Person you secretly like
  3. 6Like the taste of many I.P.A.s
  4. 7Awards named for a cable sports channel
  5. 8Tina of "Mean Girls"

Down

  1. 1A little doodle, for example
  2. 2Game words before "... with my little eye"
  3. 3The "P" of P.E.: Abbr.
  4. 4One who's skilled with a skillet
  5. 5Valentine's Day flower

The answer to “Awards named for a cable sports channel” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ESPYS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 12, 2026 at 7-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.

“Awards named for a cable sports channel” answer

ESPYS (5 letters)

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The answer is ESPYS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 12, 2026.

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5 letters: ESPYS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 12, 2026, at 7-Across.

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