NYT Mini · 5-Down · 3 letters
Attire for a black-tie wedding NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 7, 2026
Answer · 3 letters
TUX
TUX is the three-letter shortening of TUXEDO. Black tie points to formal dinner wear, while the three-square entry selects the short form. The clue names one outfit associated with the dress code, not a complete clothing rule for every guest.
Different crossing letters? Check another fit →Why the short form fits
TUXEDO has six letters; TUX has three. The Mini needs the familiar short word, not initials for three separate words. A crossing X at the end is especially useful for confirming this fill.
Black tie describes the dress code
Here black tie refers to a formal clothing convention, not simply a tie that happens to be black. Emily Post's guide identifies the tuxedo ensemble with that convention. The clue's answer is one outfit option; other black-tie clothing is possible.
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5-Down in NYT Mini puzzle for September 7, 2026.
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