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NYT Mini Crossword

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  1. 1Word on either side of "___-eat-___"
  2. 4Word on either side of "___, all ___!"
  3. 5Word on either side of "___ say ___"
  4. 6First-string squad
  5. 7Causes injury to

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  1. 1Someone who might be swimming with the fishes
  2. 2An hour past midnight
  3. 3Hand sanitizer targets
  4. 4Like a crossword clue about crossword clues
  5. 5"I'll pass, thanks"

The answer to “Like a crossword clue about crossword clues” in the New York Times Mini crossword is META — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 1, 2026 at 4-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.

“Like a crossword clue about crossword clues” answer

META (4 letters)

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Why the answer is META

META is the 4-letter solution that fits "Like a crossword clue about crossword clues" in the NYT Mini crossword on January 1, 2026 (4-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does META mean?

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

(adjective)

  • (of a creative work) referring to itself or to the conventions of its genre; self-referential

When else has “Like a crossword clue about crossword clues” 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Like a crossword clue about crossword clues”?

The answer is META, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Like a crossword clue about crossword clues”?

4 letters: META.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 1, 2026, at 4-Down. Earlier appearances: March 13, 2025 → META.

Can “Like a crossword clue about crossword clues” 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?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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