June 11, 2026 Mini / 6D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
Electronic key NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Electronic key, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 6D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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FOB
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
FOB is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Electronic key. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 6D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: FOB in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- FOB has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 6D.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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