Kick back

Latest answer — September 07, 2026

7 Across

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Clue explained

To “kick back” means to relax or take it easy, so RELAX is the matching verb.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom
A person resting comfortably in a lounge chair

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Monday, September 07, 2026 appearance

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Across

  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

Down

  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 “Kick back” in the New York Times Mini crossword is RELAX — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 7, 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.

“Kick back” answer

RELAX (5 letters)

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What does RELAX mean?

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

(verb)

  • make or become less tense or anxious
  • make (a rule or restriction) less strict

When else has “Kick back” 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) → RELAX. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Kick back”?

The answer is RELAX, 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 “Kick back”?

5 letters: RELAX.

When did this clue appear?

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

Can “Kick back” 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.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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