"Barbie" character whose job is "beach"
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 24, 2026
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Clue
"Barbie" character whose job is "beach" (3)
Answer
The answer to "Barbie" character whose job is "beach" is Ken (3 letters).
Why does Ken fit this clue?
This is a direct reference clue that points to KEN, Barbie's longtime boyfriend in the Mattel toy line. Ken is a fashion doll who has been Barbie's male counterpart since his introduction in 1961. The clue references the 2023 'Barbie' movie, where Ken's job is literally listed as 'beach' - a humorous detail that highlights his role as a perpetually tanned, laid-back companion whose main occupation seems to be looking good at the beach. This playful job description fits Ken's character as someone whose primary function in Barbie's world is to be her attractive, easygoing boyfriend.
What does "Barbie" character whose job is "beach" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Barbie
noun
•popular fashion doll brand by Mattel
character
noun
•a person or figure in a story, movie, or toy line
beach
noun
•sandy or pebbly shore by the ocean or lake
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 8-across in the New York Times Mini on March 24, 2026, by Tracy Bennett, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
NYT Mini — Mar 24, 2026
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What does Ken mean?
verb
•To give birth, conceive, beget, be born; to develop (as a fetus); to nourish, sustain (as life).
•To know, perceive or understand.
•To discover by sight; to catch sight of; to descry.
noun
•Knowledge, perception, or sight.
•Range of sight.
•(thieves' cant) A house, especially a den of thieves.
•A Japanese unit of length equal to six shakus
Origin of the word Ken
•origin: Old English 'cennan' meaning 'to make known'
•period: Old English
The word evolved from a causative verb meaning 'to cause to know' and is related to the German 'kennen' and Dutch 'kennen', all sharing the same Germanic root.
How to use Ken in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ken.
•“In the 2023 Barbie movie, Ken's only job is 'beach' and he spends his days looking good and playing volleyball.”
•“My little sister has collected dozens of Ken dolls to go with her Barbie collection.”
•“Ken has been Barbie's boyfriend since he was first introduced by Mattel in 1961.”
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The New York Times Mini for March 24, 2026 was published by Tracy Bennett and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about "Barbie" character whose job is "beach"
- What is the answer to "Barbie" character whose job is "beach"?
- The answer is Ken (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 24, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "Barbie" character whose job is "beach" have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Ken.
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Puzzle
NYT Mini — Mar 24, 2026
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editor
Joel Fagliano
date
position
8 Across
answer length
3 letters