Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle

Editorially verified for the Aug 28, 2026

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A simple closed oval outline illustrating a loop

Clue explained

The O’s in the completed grid form a closed oval-like outline, or loop. Reading their arrangement visually gives a top pair, right side, bottom pair, and left side.

Clue type:
Pun or wordplay

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Household items that come with remotes
  2. 4String of saliva
  3. 6Self-help book genre
  4. 7Powerball or Mega Millions
  5. 8Emoji voiced by Sir Patrick Stewart in "The Emoji Movie"

Down

  1. 1Group of Girl Scouts
  2. 2Promise that one will
  3. 3___ voce (under one's breath)
  4. 4Big name in shipping logistics
  5. 5Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle

The answer to “Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle” in the New York Times Mini crossword is LOOP — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 28, 2026 at 5-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.

“Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle” answer

LOOP (4 letters)

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What does LOOP mean?

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

(noun)

  • a shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself
  • a structure, series, or process, the end of which is connected to the beginning

When else has “Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 28, 2026 (most recent) → LOOP. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle”?

The answer is LOOP, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle”?

4 letters: LOOP.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 28, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “Shape formed by the O's in this puzzle” 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.

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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