Leaning Tower city

Latest answer — August 27, 2026

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PISA is the Italian city known for the Leaning Tower of Pisa. “Leaning Tower city” asks for the place name associated with that landmark.

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa, Italy

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1A watched one never boils, it's said
  2. 4"See ya later!"
  3. 7Sea ___, animal that builds the conch shell
  4. 8Airplane seating choice
  5. 9James Talarico's state: Abbr.

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  1. 1Leaning Tower city
  2. 2All: Prefix
  3. 3In the morning, a food; in the evening, a speech
  4. 5Something that can be AirDropped
  5. 6Show off, as muscles

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. A watched one never boils, it's said — Answer: POT. Hint: The old saying claims this kitchen vessel takes forever when observed. 🍲
  2. 4. "See ya later!" — Answer: IMOFF. Hint: This casual farewell announces that someone is departing. 👋
  3. 7. Sea ___, animal that builds the conch shell — Answer: SNAIL. Hint: This slow-moving marine creature creates the spiral shell it calls home. 🐚
  4. 8. Airplane seating choice — Answer: AISLE. Hint: Choose this option if you prefer easy access to the cabin walkway. ✈️
  5. 9. James Talarico's state: Abbr. — Answer: TEX. Hint: This legislator represents the Lone Star State. 🤠

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  1. 1. Leaning Tower city — Answer: PISA. Hint: This Italian city is famous for a famously tilted bell tower. 🏛️
  2. 2. All: Prefix — Answer: OMNI. Hint: This prefix means every or all-encompassing. 🌐
  3. 3. In the morning, a food; in the evening, a speech — Answer: TOAST. Hint: It can be buttered at breakfast or raised to honor someone at dinner. 🥂
  4. 5. Something that can be AirDropped — Answer: FILE. Hint: A document, photo, or other digital item can be sent this way. 📱
  5. 6. Show off, as muscles — Answer: FLEX. Hint: To display your strength, you might do this with your biceps. 💪

The answer to “Leaning Tower city” in the New York Times Mini crossword is PISA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 27, 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.

“Leaning Tower city” answer

PISA (4 letters)

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When else has “Leaning Tower city” appeared?

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August 27, 2026 (most recent) → PISA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Leaning Tower city”?

The answer is PISA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Leaning Tower city”?

4 letters: PISA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 27, 2026, at 1-Down.

Can “Leaning Tower city” have a different answer?

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