News ___
Editorially verified for the Oct 18, 2026
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Clue explained
A “news flash” is a brief, urgent news announcement, often used to bring an important update to people’s attention. The phrase also turns up humorously when someone points out something obvious, as in “News flash: the meeting starts at nine.”
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The answer to “News ___” in the New York Times Mini crossword is FLASH — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 18, 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.
“News ___” answer
FLASH (5 letters)
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What does FLASH mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of FLASH is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way
- move or pass very quickly
- display (information or an image) suddenly on a television or computer screen or electronic sign, typically briefly or repeatedly
When else has “News ___” 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.
October 18, 2026 (most recent) → FLASH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “News ___”?
The answer is FLASH, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “News ___”?
5 letters: FLASH.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 18, 2026, at 1-Down.
Can “News ___” 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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