Beetle alternative beginning in 1961 Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Beetle alternative beginning in 1961”
THE ANSWER
MINICOOPER
The answer to “Beetle alternative beginning in 1961” is MINICOOPER.
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NYT Crossword November 7 2026MINICOOPERFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Beetle alternative beginning in 1961” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on November 7 2026. The verified answer is a 10 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Minicooper in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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