NYT Mini Crossword · 1 Down
“Constellation whose name comes from the Latin for "dragon"” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 as 1 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Mini · Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · 1 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Constellation whose name comes from the Latin for "dragon"”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with D and ends with O, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Constellation whose name comes from the Latin for "dragon"” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 1 Down.
What is the answer to the “Constellation whose name comes from the Latin for "dragon"” crossword clue?
The answer is DRACO (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.