Minced oath NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Minced oath” crossword clue is SHOOT (5 letters); other puzzles used DANG. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 6, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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SHOOT: to hit, wound, or kill with a missile discharged from a weapon.
Best answers for “Minced oath”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHOOT | 5 | Minced oath |
| 2 | DANG | 4 | Minced oath |
| 3 | SAMHILL | 7 | The devil, in a minced oath similar clue |
| 4 | SWEAR | 5 | Utter an oath similar clue |
| 5 | PATTY | 5 | Minced-meat cake similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Minced oath Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Minced oath crossword clue?
SHOOT is the 5-letter answer to the “Minced oath” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Minced oath crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 6, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Minced oath crossword clue?
Other puzzles used DANG for this clue. Similar clues were answered with SAMHILL (“The devil, in a minced oath”), SWEAR (“Utter an oath”), PATTY (“Minced-meat cake”).