Bit of writing on a book jacket

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 26, 2026

Stuck on the clue Bit of writing on a book jacket from the New York Times Mini for March 26, 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?

Clue

Bit of writing on a book jacket (5)

Answer

The answer to Bit of writing on a book jacket is Blurb (5 letters).

Why does Blurb fit this clue?

This is a direct definition clue where 'Bit of writing on a book jacket' points to BLURB. A blurb is a short promotional description typically found on the back cover or dust jacket of a book, designed to entice potential readers with a summary of the plot or praise from reviewers. The word 'bit' signals that this writing is brief and concise, which perfectly describes the nature of a blurb as opposed to longer promotional materials. The term was coined by American humorist Gelett Burgess in 1907, originally as a satirical reference to excessive promotional language in publishing.

What does Bit of writing on a book jacket mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

bit

noun

•a small piece or amount of something

jacket

noun

•the removable paper cover wrapped around a hardcover book

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 2-down in the New York Times Mini on March 26, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 26, 2026

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What does Blurb mean?

noun

•A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.

verb

•To write or quote in a blurb.

•To supply with a blurb.

Origin of the word Blurb

•origin: American English coinage by Gelett Burgess

•period: 1907

The word was invented by humorist Gelett Burgess who created a fictional character named 'Miss Belinda Blurb' for a book jacket parody, and the term stuck to describe promotional text on book covers.

How to use Blurb in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Blurb.

•“The blurb on the back cover promised an exciting thriller, but the book turned out to be quite boring.”

•“She spent hours crafting the perfect blurb for her company's new product launch.”

•“The magazine editor asked him to write a short blurb about his upcoming art exhibition.”

What are other crossword clues for Blurb?

“Write-up on a book jacket” (5)

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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 26, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Mini for March 26, 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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Down

1DWord after "match" or "mischief" (5)2DBit of writing on a book jacket (5)3DPenne ___ vodka (4)4DWindow ledge (4)6DBay Area airport, for short (3)

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Frequently asked questions about Bit of writing on a book jacket

What is the answer to Bit of writing on a book jacket?: The answer is Blurb (5 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 26, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Bit of writing on a book jacket have?: The answer has 5 letters: Blurb.

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