Complete the first leg of a triathlon

Latest answer — December 20, 2025

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  1. 1Boston-area university with an elephant mascot
  2. 6Be nearly out of stock
  3. 7Adams's successor as New York City mayor
  4. 8"Wicked," for "good"
  5. 9"If you say so ..."
  6. 10Counterparts of Repubs

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  1. 1Belly, informally
  2. 2Fixes with Ctrl+Z
  3. 3Custardy desserts
  4. 4Awards for Broadway stars
  5. 5Complete the first leg of a triathlon
  6. 6Place to hone one's golf swing
  7. 7Honey ___ (brand of graham crackers)

The answer to “Complete the first leg of a triathlon” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SWIM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on December 20, 2025 at 5-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.

“Complete the first leg of a triathlon” answer

SWIM (4 letters)

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Why the answer is SWIM

SWIM is the 4-letter solution that fits "Complete the first leg of a triathlon" in the NYT Mini crossword on December 20, 2025 (5-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does SWIM mean?

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

(verb)

  • propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement
  • be immersed in or covered with liquid
  • appear to reel or whirl before one's eyes

When else has “Complete the first leg of a triathlon” 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.

December 20, 2025 (most recent) → SWIM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Complete the first leg of a triathlon”?

The answer is SWIM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on December 20, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Complete the first leg of a triathlon”?

4 letters: SWIM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on December 20, 2025, at 5-Down.

Can “Complete the first leg of a triathlon” 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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