New York Times Mini Crossword
Last seen: October 28, 2025
Working on the NYT Mini clue “Fittingly, the outside letters of ‘snoopy’”? Below are solver-friendly hints, a spoiler-safe reveal, and a quick note on the wordplay behind this tidy entry. For daily help and archives, visit Clue of the Day.
Clue
Fittingly, the outside letters of “snoopy”
What it’s pointing to
A concise noun that matches the meaning of “snoopy” and is formed from letters at the edges of the word.
Hints (no spoilers)
The answer is a word that describes someone who’s nosy or prying—perfectly aligned with “snoopy.”
It’s a crisp, three-letter noun often clued in Minis for its clean, common letters.
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Why “SPY” Fits This Clue
The wordplay nudges you to look at the edges of “snoopy”. Read around the central NOO and you’re left with the outside letters S–P–Y—which, fittingly, form SPY, a perfect semantic echo of “snoopy.” It’s a classic Mini move: tight theme, tiny answer, very satisfying click.