This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
How to read this clue
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
J _ _ _
First and last letters
J _ _ X
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About the answer
JINX as a word: A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck; (transitive) To cause something to happen by mentioning it, usually sarcastically.
JINX 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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