Part of a drum kit

Latest answer — October 07, 2026

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A snare drum in a drum kit, with its distinctive wires visible beneath the drumhead.

Clue explained

The snare is a drum in a standard drum kit, recognizable for the sharp, crisp sound it adds to a beat. Metal wires stretched against the underside of its drumhead vibrate when the top is struck, creating its characteristic rattling snap. It often carries the backbeat in rock and pop music.

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This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"___ not, want not"
  2. 6Get under the skin of
  3. 7Truly amazed
  4. 8Knighted fellows
  5. 9"Plain white" article of clothing for James Dean

Down

  1. 1Body part that's a homophone of 1-Across
  2. 2Broadway musical in which Sadie Sink got her start (at age 10!)
  3. 3Part of a drum kit
  4. 4Hauls away, as a car
  5. 5One of five for a dragonfly

The answer to “Part of a drum kit” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SNARE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 7, 2026 at 3-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.

“Part of a drum kit” answer

SNARE (5 letters)

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What does SNARE mean?

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(noun)

  • a trap for catching birds or mammals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord
  • a length of wire, gut, or hide stretched across a drumhead to produce a rattling sound
  • a wire loop for severing polyps or other growths

When else has “Part of a drum kit” appeared?

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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → SNARE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Part of a drum kit”?

The answer is SNARE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Part of a drum kit”?

5 letters: SNARE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 7, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Part of a drum kit” 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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