"Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk

Latest answer — September 15, 2026

9 Across

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Clue explained

A raised HAND is the familiar symbol used at a crosswalk to mean pedestrians should not walk. The clue refers to the pictogram rather than to a literal hand gesture.

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Definition
A pedestrian signal displaying a raised hand for “don’t walk.”

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"That's a no-brainer!," slangily
  2. 55,280 in a mile
  3. 6F, on a test
  4. 8"Give me a break!"
  5. 9"Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk

Down

  1. 1Brand of bug spray with an exclamation point in its name
  2. 2Long ___, Calif.
  3. 3Brainy member of the Scooby-Doo gang
  4. 4"Let's do this thing"
  5. 7Conclusion

The answer to “"Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk” in the New York Times Mini crossword is HAND — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 15, 2026 at 9-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.

“"Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk” answer

HAND (4 letters)

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What does HAND mean?

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

(noun)

  • the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
  • a pointer on a clock or watch indicating the passing of units of time
  • used in reference to the power to direct something

When else has “"Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk” appeared?

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September 15, 2026 (most recent) → HAND. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk”?

The answer is HAND, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk”?

4 letters: HAND.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 15, 2026, at 9-Across.

Can “"Don't walk" symbol at a crosswalk” 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.

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