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“Tiny fraction of a min.”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tiny fraction of a min.”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, November 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter N
Last letter C
N ? ? C

A 4-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

N S E C

The answer to “Tiny fraction of a min.” is NSEC

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Nov 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 1 25% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter N starts with

The clue “Tiny fraction of a min.” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is NSEC — a 4-letter word that begins with N and ends with C.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer NSEC

NSEC has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Tiny fraction of a min.”

What is the answer to “Tiny fraction of a min.” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is NSEC — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tiny fraction of a min.”?

The answer NSEC contains 4 letters.

Was “Tiny fraction of a min.” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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