___ Kippur

Editorially verified for the Aug 29, 2026

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A synagogue prepared for a Yom Kippur service

Clue explained

YOM completes the Jewish holiday name Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. The clue supplies “Kippur” and asks for the first word.

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This clue's Saturday, August 29, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “___ Kippur” in the New York Times Mini crossword is YOM — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 29, 2026 at 7-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.

“___ Kippur” answer

YOM (3 letters)

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What does YOM mean?

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(noun)

  • the most solemn religious fast of the Jewish year, the last of the ten days of penitence that begin with Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year)

When else has “___ Kippur” 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.

August 29, 2026 (most recent) → YOM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “___ Kippur”?

The answer is YOM, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “___ Kippur”?

3 letters: YOM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 29, 2026, at 7-Down.

Can “___ Kippur” 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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