NYT Mini · 6-Across · 5 letters
Elevators, in British English NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026
Answer
LIFTS
Why LIFTS fits
In British English, an elevator is normally called a LIFT. The plural clue “Elevators” therefore requires the plural British answer LIFTS.
Clue signal
“In British English” asks for a regional vocabulary equivalent, and the clue is plural.
LIFTS meaning
The standard British plural noun for elevators that carry people between floors.
Where this clue appeared
6-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 19, 2026.
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