Prefix similar to mega-

Latest answer — January 19, 2026

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This clue's Monday, January 19, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Crab's grabber
  2. 5"Giant" fruit in a Roald Dahl novel
  3. 6Prefix similar to mega-
  4. 7Fast and nimble
  5. 8"Fantastic" animal in a Roald Dahl novel

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  1. 1Large stringed instrument
  2. 2Balloon material
  3. 31/640th of a square mile
  4. 4Just ___ the doctor ordered
  5. 5Small bit of wind

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Crab's grabber — Answer: CLAW
  2. 5. "Giant" fruit in a Roald Dahl novel — Answer: PEACH
  3. 6. Prefix similar to mega- — Answer: ULTRA
  4. 7. Fast and nimble — Answer: FLEET
  5. 8. "Fantastic" animal in a Roald Dahl novel — Answer: FOX

Down

  1. 1. Large stringed instrument — Answer: CELLO
  2. 2. Balloon material — Answer: LATEX
  3. 3. 1/640th of a square mile — Answer: ACRE
  4. 4. Just ___ the doctor ordered — Answer: WHAT
  5. 5. Small bit of wind — Answer: PUFF

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The answer to “Prefix similar to mega-” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ULTRA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 19, 2026 at 6-Across. 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.

“Prefix similar to mega-” answer

ULTRA (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ULTRA

ULTRA is the 5-letter solution that fits "Prefix similar to mega-" in the NYT Mini crossword on January 19, 2026 (6-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Prefix similar to mega-” appeared?

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January 19, 2026 (most recent) → ULTRA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

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What is the answer to “Prefix similar to mega-”?

The answer is ULTRA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Prefix similar to mega-”?

5 letters: ULTRA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 19, 2026, at 6-Across.

Can “Prefix similar to mega-” 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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