Be in the world
Latest answer — September 01, 2026
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Clue explained
To EXIST is to be in the world or have being. The uninflected verb fits the clue’s wording “be.”
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NYT Mini Crossword
This clue's Tuesday, September 01, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Peering pair — Answer: EYES. Hint: These paired organs help you peer 👀
- 5. "Hugs and kisses" sign-off — Answer: XOXO. Hint: A warm sign-off made of kisses and hugs 💌
- 6. Support, as for a corporate plan — Answer: BUYIN. Hint: It means securing broad organizational backing for a proposal 🤝
- 7. Words exchanged at the wedding altar — Answer: IDOS. Hint: These are the promises a couple makes during the ceremony 💍
- 8. Email sign-off — Answer: BEST. Hint: A friendly way to close a message before your name ✉️
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- 1. Give off strongly — Answer: EXUDE. Hint: To release a scent, feeling, or quality noticeably 🌸
- 2. Toys on strings — Answer: YOYOS. Hint: These classic spinning toys travel up and down a cord in your hand. 🪀
- 3. Be in the world — Answer: EXIST. Hint: To have reality or presence 🌍
- 4. Prince Archie, to Harry and Meghan — Answer: SON. Hint: He is their male child 👶
- 6. Neckwear for a baby — Answer: BIB. Hint: A handy cloth shield for catching mealtime messes 🍼
The answer to “Be in the world” in the New York Times Mini crossword is EXIST — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 1, 2026 at 3-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.
“Be in the world” answer
EXIST (5 letters)
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What does EXIST mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of EXIST is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- have objective reality or being
- live, especially under adverse conditions
When else has “Be in the world” 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 1, 2026 (most recent) → EXIST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Be in the world”?
The answer is EXIST, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 1, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Be in the world”?
5 letters: EXIST.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 1, 2026, at 3-Down.
Can “Be in the world” 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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