NYT Mini · 6-Across · 5 letters
Section at the end of a textbook NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 25, 2026
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Meaning cue
Look for the five-letter alphabetical guide that pairs topics with page numbers.
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Why it fits
INDEX fits because textbooks commonly place this five-letter reference section near the back so readers can locate specific topics.
Continue this puzzleCohort born between 1965 and 1980, for short →What narrows the clue
The location and book type ask for a standard reference feature rather than a chapter or appendix topic.
Answer meaning
An index is an alphabetical list of topics, names, or terms with references to the pages where they appear.
Where this clue appeared
6-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 25, 2026.
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