NYT Mini · 7-Across · 5 letters
Powerball or Mega Millions NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 28, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use a five-letter term for a number-drawing lottery game.
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Why it fits
LOTTO fits because Powerball and Mega Millions are both large number-drawing lottery games.
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Answer meaning
Lotto is a lottery game in which players choose numbers for a prize drawing.
Where this clue appeared
7-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 28, 2026.
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