With 9-Across, injury treated with a raw steak in old cartoons
Latest answer — September 13, 2026
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Clue explained
BLACK pairs with 9-Across, EYE, to form BLACK EYE. In old cartoon imagery, a raw steak was humorously shown as a treatment for a black eye.
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The answer to “With 9-Across, injury treated with a raw steak in old cartoons” in the New York Times Mini crossword is BLACK — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 13, 2026 at 7-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.
“With 9-Across, injury treated with a raw steak in old cartoons” answer
BLACK (5 letters)
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What does BLACK mean?
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(adjective)
- of the very darkest colour owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white
- belonging to or denoting a human group having dark-coloured skin, especially of sub-Saharan African ancestry
- characterized by tragic or disastrous events; causing despair or pessimism
When else has “With 9-Across, injury treated with a raw steak in old cartoons” appeared?
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September 13, 2026 (most recent) → BLACK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “With 9-Across, injury treated with a raw steak in old cartoons”?
The answer is BLACK, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “With 9-Across, injury treated with a raw steak in old cartoons”?
5 letters: BLACK.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 13, 2026, at 7-Across.
Can “With 9-Across, injury treated with a raw steak in old cartoons” 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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