What parking garages, ladybugs and dominoes all have

Latest answer — September 30, 2026

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Clue explained

Parking garages have parking spots, while ladybugs and dominoes have spots in the sense of visible marks or dots. The clue lists examples that point to the shared word.

Clue type:
Example
A ladybug with spots, a domino with dots, and marked parking spaces.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 30, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1"Yes, I can come," "No, we're out of town," etc.
  2. 6Devoured entirely
  3. 7Sweet tropical fruit
  4. 8Group of eight
  5. 9Short comedic performances

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  1. 1Anthony ___, star of "Hamilton" and "In the Heights"
  2. 2Pile of pancakes
  3. 320-ounce Starbucks size
  4. 4Seattle's ___ Sound
  5. 5What parking garages, ladybugs and dominoes all have

The answer to “What parking garages, ladybugs and dominoes all have” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SPOTS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 30, 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.

“What parking garages, ladybugs and dominoes all have” answer

SPOTS (5 letters)

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What does SPOTS mean?

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

(verb)

  • see, notice, or recognize (someone or something) that is difficult to detect or that one is searching for
  • mark or become marked with spots
  • rain slightly

When else has “What parking garages, ladybugs and dominoes all have” appeared?

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September 30, 2026 (most recent) → SPOTS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “What parking garages, ladybugs and dominoes all have”?

The answer is SPOTS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 30, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What parking garages, ladybugs and dominoes all have”?

5 letters: SPOTS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 30, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “What parking garages, ladybugs and dominoes all have” 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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