NYT Mini · 6-Across · 5 letters
Self-help book genre NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 28, 2026
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Meaning cue
Think of a five-letter instructional label beginning with a question word.
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Why it fits
HOWTO fits because self-help books often belong to the instructional how-to genre, entered without punctuation.
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The genre asks for a hyphenated instructional term written continuously in the grid.
Answer meaning
A how-to is instructional material explaining how to perform a task or reach a goal.
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6-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 28, 2026.
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