This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ R
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About the answer
UMBER as a word: A brown clay, somewhat darker than ochre, which contains iron and manganese oxides; Of a reddish brown colour, like that of the pigment.
UMBER 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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