Cuddled closely

Latest answer — October 03, 2026

3 Down

Scroll down for rest of crossword answers

Clue explained

“Spooned” is the past-tense verb for cuddling while lying close together, typically with one person nestled behind the other.

Clue type:
Word form
Two people lying close together in a spooning position.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Saturday, October 03, 2026 appearance

Tap a square to reveal a letter.

Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.

Across

  1. 1R.N.'s co-workers
  2. 4Piles upon piles
  3. 6Alternative to body wash
  4. 8O in a tee?
  5. 9Exercise expert
  6. 10"Oof ... that's not good"
  7. 11"I see what you ___ there"

Down

  1. 1Half woman, half fish
  2. 2West African shirt
  3. 3Cuddled closely
  4. 4William's brother in the British monarchy
  5. 5Register ring-ups
  6. 6Crack of the ___ (ballpark sound)
  7. 7The "p" of m.p.h.

The answer to “Cuddled closely” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SPOONED — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 3, 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.

“Cuddled closely” answer

SPOONED (7 letters)

Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's SPOONED.

What does SPOONED mean?

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

(verb)

  • put (food) into or on something with a spoon
  • (of two people) behave in an amorous way; kiss and cuddle
  • hit (a ball) up into the air with a soft or weak stroke

When else has “Cuddled closely” 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.

October 3, 2026 (most recent) → SPOONED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cuddled closely”?

The answer is SPOONED, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cuddled closely”?

7 letters: SPOONED.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 3, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Cuddled closely” 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?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

New York Times Mini Crossword is published by The New York Times; WordHint is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher.

Crossword Clues

Looking up a clue? Jump into today's answers and clue help from top puzzles.