Half of a portmanteau combined with "-borhood"

Latest answer — September 08, 2026

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Clue explained

GAY is the first part of “gayborhood,” a blend of “gay” and “neighborhood.” Adding GAY to “-borhood” produces the portmanteau GAYBORHOOD, commonly referring to an LGBTQ+ neighborhood or district.

Clue type:
Pun or wordplay
A colorful neighborhood scene associated with an LGBTQ+ community

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 08, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1The Stars and Stripes, e.g.
  2. 5Wake word for an Amazon device
  3. 6+1 score in golf
  4. 7Prepare water for pasta
  5. 8Some wall decorations

Down

  1. 1Elevator selection
  2. 2Not phony, informally
  3. 3Figure skating jump
  4. 4Half of a portmanteau combined with "-borhood"
  5. 5"Dancing Queen" band

The answer to “Half of a portmanteau combined with "-borhood"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is GAY — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 8, 2026 at 4-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.

“Half of a portmanteau combined with "-borhood"” answer

GAY (3 letters)

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What does GAY mean?

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(adjective)

  • sexually or romantically attracted to people of one's own sex (used especially of a man)
  • light-hearted and carefree
  • foolish, stupid, or unimpressive

When else has “Half of a portmanteau combined with "-borhood"” appeared?

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September 8, 2026 (most recent) → GAY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Half of a portmanteau combined with "-borhood"”?

The answer is GAY, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Half of a portmanteau combined with "-borhood"”?

3 letters: GAY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 8, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Half of a portmanteau combined with "-borhood"” 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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