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Lose a staring contest – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Lose a staring contest” is BLINK (5 letters). Most recently BLINK, in the NYT Mini on May 10, 2026.

AnswerLettersPattern
BLINK5B____

What BLINK means

  1. verbbriefly shut the eyes
  2. verbforce to go away by blinking
  3. nouna reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
May 10, 2026NYT Mini 4DBLINK
November 17, 2024NYT Mini 6ABLINK
September 1, 2020NYT Mini 6ABLINK
March 15, 2018NYT Mini 1DBLINK

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Lose a staring contest”?

BLINK (5 letters). Most recently BLINK, on May 10, 2026 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Lose a staring contest”?

5 letters, starting with B (B____).