First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century
Latest answer — October 02, 2026
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Clue explained
CHINA is the country credited with the first use of paper money, dating back to the 7th century. The clue asks for the country, not the name of a currency.
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This clue's Friday, October 02, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century” in the New York Times Mini crossword is CHINA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 2, 2026 at 7-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.
“First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century” answer
CHINA (5 letters)
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What does CHINA mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CHINA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a fine white or translucent vitrified ceramic material
- a friend
When else has “First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century” 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 2, 2026 (most recent) → CHINA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century”?
The answer is CHINA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century”?
5 letters: CHINA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 2, 2026, at 7-Across.
Can “First country to use paper money, way back in the 7th century” 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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