Origin stories, e.g.

Latest answer — August 13, 2026

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Clue decoded

LORE means a body of traditional stories or knowledge, so origin stories are examples of lore. The “e.g.” marks the clue as an example rather than a complete definition.

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An illustrated book or scene representing traditional origin stories

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  1. 1Like flamingos and cherry blossoms
  2. 5Hawaiian island visible from Maui's west shore
  3. 6Planet's path
  4. 7Short Instagram video
  5. 8Break off, as a relationship

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  1. 1( or ), for short
  2. 2Where Mother's Day breakfast might be served
  3. 3Tiny thing to paint
  4. 4First-aid container
  5. 5Origin stories, e.g.

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Across

  1. 1. Like flamingos and cherry blossoms — Answer: PINK. Hint: Think of the cheerful rosy hue these two have in common 🌸
  2. 5. Hawaiian island visible from Maui's west shore — Answer: LANAI. Hint: This quiet pineapple-famous island sits just across the channel from Maui. 🍍
  3. 6. Planet's path — Answer: ORBIT. Hint: Think of the curved route a world follows around its star. 🪐
  4. 7. Short Instagram video — Answer: REEL. Hint: Think of a quick clip that captures moments in style! 🎥
  5. 8. Break off, as a relationship — Answer: END. Hint: What you might do when you decide a relationship is over 💔

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  1. 1. ( or ), for short — Answer: PAREN. Hint: A casual abbreviation for either of these curved punctuation marks. ✍️
  2. 2. Where Mother's Day breakfast might be served — Answer: INBED. Hint: Think of the cozy spot where Mom might be treated to a morning meal 🥞
  3. 3. Tiny thing to paint — Answer: NAIL. Hint: This tiny canvas sits at the tip of a finger or toe. 💅
  4. 4. First-aid container — Answer: KIT. Hint: A compact bundle of bandages and other emergency essentials 🩹
  5. 5. Origin stories, e.g. — Answer: LORE. Hint: They’re the background tales that explain how a world, hero, or tradition came to be. 📚

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The answer to “Origin stories, e.g.” in the New York Times Mini crossword is LORE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026 at 5-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.

“Origin stories, e.g.” answer

LORE (4 letters)

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What is the answer to “Origin stories, e.g.”?

The answer is LORE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Origin stories, e.g.”?

4 letters: LORE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 13, 2026, at 5-Down.

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