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Latest answer — August 17, 2026

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Clue explained

EQUAL means “=” in mathematical notation: the symbol says that the quantities on its two sides have the same value.

Clue type:
Definition
A simple mathematical equation showing an equal sign between two quantities.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Brownie ingredients
  2. 5Gym rep on leg day
  3. 6"Silly" stuff
  4. 7Stand for a painter
  5. 8Bonnie and ___, classic crime couple

Down

  1. 1=
  2. 2Courageous
  3. 3Fenced in, as a private community
  4. 4What "each of us already has, all we need to do is find it," per Diane von Furstenberg
  5. 5Contractor's detail, for short

The answer to “=” in the New York Times Mini crossword is EQUAL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 17, 2026 at 1-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

“=” answer

EQUAL (5 letters)

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What does EQUAL mean?

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

(adjective)

  • being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value
  • having the ability or resources to meet (a challenge)

When else has “=” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “=”?

The answer is EQUAL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “=”?

5 letters: EQUAL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 17, 2026, at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: September 3, 2025 → EQUAL.

Can “=” 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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