This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, August 6, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
W _ _
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About the answer
WHY as a word: (interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose; Introducing a complete question.
WHY has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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