___ Bee

Latest answer — August 31, 2026

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Clue explained

BUSY completes “busy bee,” a phrase for someone who is constantly active or occupied. The answer is an adjective modifying “bee.”

Clue type:
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A honeybee collecting nectar from a flower

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Spider ___
  2. 4Quaint term for a boyfriend, from the French
  3. 5Crocodile ___
  4. 6___ bird
  5. 7___ wolf

Down

  1. 1Feeling tired and worn out
  2. 2British noble title
  3. 3___ bee
  4. 4Panda ___
  5. 5Detective, in old shorthand

The answer to “___ bee” in the New York Times Mini crossword is BUSY — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 31, 2026 at 3-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include SPELLING, and SAMANTHA. 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.

“___ bee” answer

BUSY (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as SPELLING, SAMANTHA

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What does BUSY mean?

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

(adjective)

  • having a great deal to do
  • excessively detailed or decorated

Other answers for “___ bee”

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “___ bee”?

The answer is BUSY, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 31, 2026. Other answers for this clue include SPELLING, and SAMANTHA.

How many letters is the answer to “___ bee”?

4 letters: BUSY. Earlier fills for this clue have also been SPELLING (8), SAMANTHA (8).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 31, 2026, at 3-Down. Earlier appearances: November 22, 2025 → SPELLING; November 22, 2025 → SAMANTHA.

Can “___ bee” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides BUSY, New York Times Mini has also used SPELLING, and SAMANTHA 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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