This clue's number

Latest answer — September 03, 2026

3 Down

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Clue explained

THREE is the number assigned to this down clue, so “This clue’s number” directly identifies the answer. It is a self-referential clue based on the entry’s position in the puzzle.

Clue type:
Definition
A clearly displayed numeral three.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, September 03, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Leave alone
  2. 6Vehemently dislike
  3. 7Middle section of the body
  4. 8"Hands on your ___! Hands on your ___!" (refrain in the "Cha-Cha Slide")
  5. 9Iris's place

Down

  1. 1Crispy treat during Hanukkah
  2. 2Expensive dark wood
  3. 3This clue's number
  4. 4Big name in portable speakers
  5. 5Greek god who shoots (and sounds like!) arrows

The answer to “This clue's number” in the New York Times Mini crossword is THREE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 3, 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.

“This clue's number” answer

THREE (5 letters)

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What does THREE mean?

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

(numeral)

  • equivalent to the sum of one and two; one more than two; 3

When else has “This clue's number” 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.

September 3, 2026 (most recent) → THREE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “This clue's number”?

The answer is THREE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “This clue's number”?

5 letters: THREE.

When did this clue appear?

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

Can “This clue's number” 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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