Word before relief, book or strip
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
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Clue explained
Comic forms familiar phrases with all three nouns: comic relief, comic book, and comic strip. It is an adjective in these compounds, though “comic” can also be a noun for a comedian or comic performer.
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The answer to “Word before relief, book or strip” in the New York Times Mini crossword is COMIC — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 14, 2026 at 1-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.
“Word before relief, book or strip” answer
COMIC (5 letters)
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What does COMIC mean?
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(adjective)
- causing or meant to cause laughter
When else has “Word before relief, book or strip” appeared?
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September 14, 2026 (most recent) → COMIC. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Word before relief, book or strip”?
The answer is COMIC, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Word before relief, book or strip”?
5 letters: COMIC.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 14, 2026, at 1-Down.
Can “Word before relief, book or strip” 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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