French fries and coleslaw, for two

Latest answer — September 07, 2026

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Clue explained

French fries and coleslaw are both side dishes, so together they are SIDES. The plural form fits the two foods named in the clue.

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French fries and coleslaw served as side dishes beside a main course

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This clue's Monday, September 07, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Tool with teeth
  2. 4Number of rows on a chessboard
  3. 6Common Wordle starting word
  4. 7Kick back
  5. 8Band's grouping of songs

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  1. 1French fries and coleslaw, for two
  2. 2Fleet of foot
  3. 3Resource in the game Catan
  4. 4Body part in the heart of "heart"
  5. 5Attire for a black-tie wedding

The answer to “French fries and coleslaw, for two” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SIDES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 7, 2026 at 1-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.

“French fries and coleslaw, for two” answer

SIDES (5 letters)

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What does SIDES mean?

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

(noun)

  • a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point
  • an upright or sloping surface of a structure or object that is not the top or bottom and generally not the front or back
  • a part or region near the edge and away from the middle of something

When else has “French fries and coleslaw, for two” 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.

September 7, 2026 (most recent) → SIDES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “French fries and coleslaw, for two”?

The answer is SIDES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “French fries and coleslaw, for two”?

5 letters: SIDES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 7, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “French fries and coleslaw, for two” 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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