Fill in the ___ Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Fill in the ___” from the New York Times Mini crossword of January 2, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES MINI, JANUARY 2, 2026

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Hints

Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.

Hint 1 Meaning

Hint 2 Anagram

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Questions

What is the answer to “Fill in the ___”?

BLANK, 5 letters: containing nothing.

When was “Fill in the ___” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times Mini crossword of January 2, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

5 letters, starting with B.