This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, June 27, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ O
Show the answer
About the answer
TORNADO as a word: (meteorology) A violent wind in the form of a mobile, rapidly rotating, funnel cloud that has contacted the ground; (ambitransitive, figuratively) To sweep through something violently.
TORNADO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Nickname for Dad (1 Down)
- "Gimme those!" (2 Down)
- Minister's house (3 Down)
- Pose a question (4 Down)
- Corresponded by computer (6 Down)
- Rogen of "The Studio" (7 Down)
- Seasonal drink topped with nutmeg, maybe (13 Down)
Play today's Mini Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers