Football field unit

Latest answer — September 19, 2026

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Clue explained

A yard is a unit of length equal to three feet and is the standard unit used to mark distance on an American football field. The clue asks for the field’s measurement unit, not the playing area itself.

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Definition
An American football field with numbered yard lines

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The answer to “Football field unit” in the New York Times Mini crossword is YARD — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 19, 2026 at 12-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.

“Football field unit” answer

YARD (4 letters)

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What does YARD mean?

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

(noun)

  • a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet (0.9144 metre)
  • a cylindrical spar, tapering to each end, slung across a ship's mast for a sail to hang from
  • 100 dollars; a 100 dollar bill

When else has “Football field unit” appeared?

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September 19, 2026 (most recent) → YARD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Football field unit”?

The answer is YARD, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Football field unit”?

4 letters: YARD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 19, 2026, at 12-Down.

Can “Football field unit” 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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