Laborer in medieval times

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  1. 1Salsa, hummus, queso, etc.
  2. 5U.S. state capital that rhymes with 9-Across (not 7-Across!)
  3. 7What broadcasters are on
  4. 8"Yes and no ..."
  5. 9Societal equal

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  1. 1John ___ (tractor company)
  2. 2Boiling mad
  3. 3"Sorry, I have a ___ commitment"
  4. 4Laborer in medieval times
  5. 5A touchdown is worth six: Abbr.
  6. 6Breakfast chain typically open 24 hours a day

The answer to “Laborer in medieval times” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SERF — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 17, 2025 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.

“Laborer in medieval times” answer

SERF (4 letters)

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Why the answer is SERF

SERF is the 4-letter solution that fits "Laborer in medieval times" in the NYT Mini crossword on August 17, 2025 (4-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does SERF mean?

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

(noun)

  • an agricultural labourer bound by the feudal system who was tied to working on their lord's estate

When else has “Laborer in medieval times” 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 17, 2025 (most recent) → SERF. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Laborer in medieval times”?

The answer is SERF, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 17, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Laborer in medieval times”?

4 letters: SERF.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 17, 2025, at 4-Down.

Can “Laborer in medieval times” 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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