( or ), for short
Editorially verified for the Aug 13, 2026
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Clue explained
PAREN is short for “parenthesis,” the name for either the opening mark “(” or the closing mark “).” The clue’s “for short” signals this abbreviation.
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- Abbreviation
NYT Mini Crossword
This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “( or ), for short” in the New York Times Mini crossword is PAREN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 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.
“( or ), for short” answer
PAREN (5 letters)
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What does PAREN mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PAREN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a round bracket
When else has “( or ), for short” 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 13, 2026 (most recent) → PAREN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “( or ), for short”?
The answer is PAREN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “( or ), for short”?
5 letters: PAREN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026, at 1-Down.
Can “( or ), for short” 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?
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