"___ not, want not" NYT Mini Crossword Clue
The answer to the “"___ not, want not"” crossword clue is WASTE (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on October 7, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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WASTE: to use thoughtlessly.
Best answers for “"___ not, want not"”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WASTE | 5 | "___ not, want not" |
| 2 | SHOULDI | 7 | "Do you want me to?" similar clue |
| 3 | NOPRESSURE | 10 | "Only if you want to!" similar clue |
| 4 | ENCORE | 6 | "We want more!" similar clue |
| 5 | ASKOF | 5 | Want from similar clue |
| 6 | USTOO | 5 | "We also want in!" similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times Mini | October 7, 2026 | WASTE | 1 Across |
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Questions about the "___ not, want not" Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the "___ not, want not" crossword clue?
WASTE is the 5-letter answer to the “"___ not, want not"” crossword clue.
When was the "___ not, want not" crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times Mini of October 7, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the "___ not, want not" crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with SHOULDI (“"Do you want me to?"”), NOPRESSURE (“"Only if you want to!"”), ENCORE (“"We want more!"”).