May 19, 2026 Mini / 9A / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
Jersey number worn by star linebacker Micah Parsons, the first Packer to wear it since 1926 NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.
How to solve it
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For the clue: Jersey number worn by star linebacker Micah Parsons, the first Packer to wear it since 1926, 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 3-letter slot.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 9A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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ONE
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Why This Answer Fits
ONE is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Jersey number worn by star linebacker Micah Parsons, the first Packer to wear it since 1926. 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 9A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ONE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- ONE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 9A.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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