Amazon virtual assistant
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 15, 2026
Stuck on the clue Amazon virtual assistant from the New York Times Mini for March 15, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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Amazon virtual assistant (5)
Answer
The answer to Amazon virtual assistant is Alexa (5 letters).
Why does Alexa fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Amazon virtual assistant' points straight to ALEXA. Alexa is Amazon's cloud-based voice service that powers the company's Echo smart speakers and other devices. Users can ask Alexa questions, request music, control smart home devices, and access thousands of skills through voice commands. The service launched in 2014 alongside the original Echo device and has become one of the most recognizable virtual assistants in the market, competing with Apple's Siri and Google Assistant.
What does Amazon virtual assistant mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Amazon
noun
•major technology company that provides cloud computing and e-commerce services
virtual
adjective
•existing or occurring on computers or on the internet rather than in physical form
assistant
noun
•a person or device that helps with tasks or provides information
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 6-across in the New York Times Mini on March 15, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Alexa mean?
proper noun
•Amazon's cloud-based voice service and virtual assistant that responds to voice commands and can perform tasks like playing music, answering questions, and controlling smart home devices
How to use Alexa in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Alexa.
•“I asked Alexa to play my morning playlist while I got ready for work.”
•“The Amazon virtual assistant Alexa can control smart home devices like lights and thermostats.”
•“Alexa reminded me about my doctor's appointment when I walked into the kitchen.”
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The New York Times Mini for March 15, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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- What is the answer to Amazon virtual assistant?
- The answer is Alexa (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 15, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Amazon virtual assistant have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Alexa.
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