Prefix with loop for theoretical high-speed transport

The answer to “Prefix with loop for theoretical high-speed transport” in the New York Times Mini crossword is HYPER — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on January 7, 2026 at 9-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 with loop for theoretical high-speed transport” answer

HYPER (5 letters)

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Why the answer is HYPER

HYPER is the 5-letter solution that fits "Prefix with loop for theoretical high-speed transport" in the NYT Mini crossword on January 7, 2026 (9-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does HYPER mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of HYPER is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

When else has “Prefix with loop for theoretical high-speed transport” appeared?

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

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