May 23, 2026 Mini / 6A / 6 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
Boy in "The Jungle Book" NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 6-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Boy in "The Jungle Book", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 6-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 6A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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MOWGLI
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
MOWGLI is the 6-letter answer for the clue: Boy in "The Jungle Book". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 6A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MOWGLI in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- MOWGLI has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 6A.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using MOWGLI
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View all MOWGLI clues Position 6A
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Mini
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