Pair of ___

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  1. 1Went illegally fast
  2. 5It might have some highlights
  3. 6Pair for a griller
  4. 7Meyers of late-night comedy
  5. 8"Hey you! Over here!"

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  1. 1Pair of ___
  2. 2Pair of ___
  3. 3Number of stories in the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  4. 4Many characters on "The Pitt": Abbr.
  5. 6Recipe amt.

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Went illegally fast — Answer: SPED
  2. 5. It might have some highlights — Answer: HAIR
  3. 6. Pair for a griller — Answer: TONGS
  4. 7. Meyers of late-night comedy — Answer: SETH
  5. 8. "Hey you! Over here!" — Answer: PSST

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  1. 1. Pair of ___ — Answer: SHOES
  2. 2. Pair of ___ — Answer: PANTS
  3. 3. Number of stories in the Leaning Tower of Pisa — Answer: EIGHT
  4. 4. Many characters on "The Pitt": Abbr. — Answer: DRS
  5. 6. Recipe amt. — Answer: TSP

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The answer to “Pair of ___” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SHOES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 21, 2025 at 1-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include PANTS. 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.

“Pair of ___” answer

SHOES (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as PANTS

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Why the answer is SHOES

SHOES is the 5-letter solution that fits "Pair of ___" in the NYT Mini crossword on September 21, 2025 (1-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Pair of ___”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides SHOES, it has also been PANTS. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

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What is the answer to “Pair of ___”?

The answer is SHOES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 21, 2025. Other answers for this clue include PANTS.

How many letters is the answer to “Pair of ___”?

5 letters: SHOES. Earlier fills for this clue have also been PANTS (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 21, 2025, at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: September 21, 2025 → PANTS.

Can “Pair of ___” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides SHOES, New York Times Mini has also used PANTS for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

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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