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"Dr." who co-founded Death Row Records

Archive answer — September 5, 2026

12 Down

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“DRE” is the published 3-letter fill for 12 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

NYT Mini Crossword

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Across

7 clues
  1. 1Its state quarter features a grizzly bear catching a salmon
  2. 7Run-of-the-mill
  3. 8Needing a friend
  4. 9Grazing animal in the Rockies
  5. 10Freestanding counter at the center of a kitchen
  6. 13Eating plan participant
  7. 14Class with colored belts

Down

9 clues
  1. 1Knee injury site, for short
  2. 2Brit's bathroom
  3. 3Memory loss issue
  4. 4Nose, by function
  5. 5Major Indian city that's the capital of West Bengal
  6. 6"___ given Sunday!" (football fan's maxim)
  7. 10Texting equivalent of a shrug
  8. 11After taxes
  9. 12"Dr." who co-founded Death Row RecordsDRE

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Its state quarter features a grizzly bear catching a salmon

    Answer: ALASKA

  2. 7. Run-of-the-mill

    Answer: COMMON

  3. 8. Needing a friend

    Answer: LONELY

  4. 9. Grazing animal in the Rockies

    Answer: ELK

  5. 10. Freestanding counter at the center of a kitchen

    Answer: ISLAND

  6. 13. Eating plan participant

    Answer: DIETER

  7. 14. Class with colored belts

    Answer: KARATE

Down

  1. 1. Knee injury site, for short

    Answer: ACL

  2. 2. Brit's bathroom

    Answer: LOO

  3. 3. Memory loss issue

    Answer: AMNESIA

  4. 4. Nose, by function

    Answer: SMELLER

  5. 5. Major Indian city that's the capital of West Bengal

    Answer: KOLKATA

  6. 6. "___ given Sunday!" (football fan's maxim)

    Answer: ANY

  7. 10. Texting equivalent of a shrug

    Answer: IDK

  8. 11. After taxes

    Answer: NET

  9. 12. "Dr." who co-founded Death Row Records

    Answer: DRE

The answer to “"Dr." who co-founded Death Row Records” in the NYT Mini Crossword is DRE — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 5, 2026 at 12-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“"Dr." who co-founded Death Row Records” answer

DRE(3 letters)

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Why does DRE fit?

DRE is the published 3-letter answer at 12-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “"Dr." who co-founded Death Row Records” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Dr." who co-founded Death Row Records”?

The answer is DRE.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: DRE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the NYT Mini Crossword for September 5, 2026 at 12-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the NYT Mini answers page for September 5, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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