Relative of a stingray

Latest answer — May 31, 2025

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This clue's Saturday, May 31, 2025 appearance

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  1. 1This one and that one
  2. 5Ballet-inspired fitness class
  3. 6Mississippi ___ (rich chocolate dessert)
  4. 7Sea creature with the scientific name Monodon monoceros ("one tooth, one horn")
  5. 8Like some soccer shots
  6. 9Strict in tone
  7. 10Place for a "For Sale" sign

Down

  1. 1$#!&, e.g.
  2. 2Harry Potter, Annie or Bruce Wayne
  3. 3___ and error
  4. 4Dog trainer's "Walk next to me!"
  5. 5Hot dog alternative
  6. 6Relative of a stingray
  7. 7All up in one's business

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. This one and that one — Answer: BOTH
  2. 5. Ballet-inspired fitness class — Answer: BARRE
  3. 6. Mississippi ___ (rich chocolate dessert) — Answer: MUDPIE
  4. 7. Sea creature with the scientific name Monodon monoceros ("one tooth, one horn") — Answer: NARWHAL
  5. 8. Like some soccer shots — Answer: ONGOAL
  6. 9. Strict in tone — Answer: STERN
  7. 10. Place for a "For Sale" sign — Answer: YARD

Down

  1. 1. $#!&, e.g. — Answer: BADWORD
  2. 2. Harry Potter, Annie or Bruce Wayne — Answer: ORPHAN
  3. 3. ___ and error — Answer: TRIAL
  4. 4. Dog trainer's "Walk next to me!" — Answer: HEEL
  5. 5. Hot dog alternative — Answer: BURGER
  6. 6. Relative of a stingray — Answer: MANTA
  7. 7. All up in one's business — Answer: NOSY

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The answer to “Relative of a stingray” in the New York Times Mini crossword is MANTA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 31, 2025 at 6-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.

“Relative of a stingray” answer

MANTA (5 letters)

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Why the answer is MANTA

MANTA is the 5-letter solution that fits "Relative of a stingray" in the NYT Mini crossword on May 31, 2025 (6-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Relative of a stingray” appeared?

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May 31, 2025 (most recent) → MANTA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Relative of a stingray”?

The answer is MANTA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 31, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Relative of a stingray”?

5 letters: MANTA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 31, 2025, at 6-Down.

Can “Relative of a stingray” have a different answer?

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