Common parts of kids' bedtime routines

The answer to “Common parts of kids' bedtime routines” in the New York Times Mini crossword is BATHS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 14, 2026 at 1-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.

“Common parts of kids' bedtime routines” answer

BATHS (5 letters)

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What does BATHS mean?

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When else has “Common parts of kids' bedtime routines” appeared?

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October 14, 2026 (most recent) → BATHS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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