NYT Mini · 1-Across · 3 letters
Only three-letter element NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 26, 2026
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Identity cue
Think of the metal represented by the symbol Sn.
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Why this is the right reference
TIN fits because it is the only chemical element whose English name has exactly three letters.
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The word "only" points to a length-based fact about element names.
Who or what the answer is
Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50.
Where this clue appeared
1-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 26, 2026.
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