Only three-letter Disney dwarf

Latest answer — August 26, 2026

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DOC is the only one of Disney’s Seven Dwarfs with a three-letter name. He is the bespectacled dwarf who is commonly portrayed as the group’s leader in Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

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Pop culture
Doc, one of Disney’s Seven Dwarfs

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, August 26, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Only three-letter element
  2. 4Hole food
  3. 6Section at the end of a song
  4. 7Emblem topping a coat of arms
  5. 8Only three-letter zodiac sign

Down

  1. 1Visit, as a college
  2. 2Something gathered by a spy
  3. 3Sip slowly
  4. 4Only three-letter Disney dwarf
  5. 5Big name in high-end toilets

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Only three-letter element — Answer: TIN. Hint: This useful metal is often associated with cans and solder. 🔩
  2. 4. Hole food — Answer: DONUT. Hint: A ring-shaped pastry makes this pun delicious. 🍩
  3. 6. Section at the end of a song — Answer: OUTRO. Hint: The closing passage brings the music to a finish. 🎵
  4. 7. Emblem topping a coat of arms — Answer: CREST. Hint: This heraldic symbol sits proudly above the shield. 🛡️
  5. 8. Only three-letter zodiac sign — Answer: LEO. Hint: This lion-associated sign is the zodiac’s shortest by name. ♌

Down

  1. 1. Visit, as a college — Answer: TOUR. Hint: Explore a campus before deciding where to apply. 🎓
  2. 2. Something gathered by a spy — Answer: INTEL. Hint: Secret information is a spy’s prized collection. 🕵️
  3. 3. Sip slowly — Answer: NURSE. Hint: Enjoy a drink in small, leisurely sips. ☕
  4. 4. Only three-letter Disney dwarf — Answer: DOC. Hint: This dwarf is known for being especially knowledgeable. 📚
  5. 5. Big name in high-end toilets — Answer: TOTO. Hint: This brand is famous for luxurious bathroom fixtures. 🚽

The answer to “Only three-letter Disney dwarf” in the New York Times Mini crossword is DOC — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 26, 2026 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.

“Only three-letter Disney dwarf” answer

DOC (3 letters)

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What does DOC mean?

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

(noun)

  • a doctor

When else has “Only three-letter Disney dwarf” appeared?

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August 26, 2026 (most recent) → DOC. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Only three-letter Disney dwarf”?

The answer is DOC, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Only three-letter Disney dwarf”?

3 letters: DOC.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 26, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Only three-letter Disney dwarf” have a different answer?

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