This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
J _ _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ _ E
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About the answer
JOSIE as a word: (South Africa, colloquial) Johannesburg; A diminutive of the female given name Josephine.
JOSIE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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