Bridge-crossing fees
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 27, 2026
Stuck on the clue Bridge-crossing fees from the New York Times Mini for March 27, 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
Bridge-crossing fees (5)
Answer
The answer to Bridge-crossing fees is Tolls (5 letters).
Why does Tolls fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Bridge-crossing fees' points straight to TOLLS. Tolls are charges imposed for using certain roads, bridges, or tunnels, collected to fund construction, maintenance, or operation costs. The clue specifically mentions bridges because toll bridges are among the most common examples of this fee system. Famous toll bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco or the George Washington Bridge in New York collect these fees from drivers crossing between different areas or jurisdictions.
What does Bridge-crossing fees mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
bridge
noun
•a structure built to span a physical obstacle like water or roads
crossing
noun
•the act of going from one side to the other
fees
noun
•charges or payments required for a service
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 6-across in the New York Times Mini on March 27, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Tolls mean?
noun
•Loss or damage incurred through a disaster.
•A fee paid for some liberty or privilege, particularly for the privilege of passing over a bridge or on a highway, or for that of vending goods in a fair, market, etc.
•The act or sound of tolling
verb
•To impose a fee for the use of.
•To levy a toll on (someone or something).
•To ring (a bell) slowly and repeatedly.
•To summon by ringing a bell.
•To draw; pull; tug; drag.
•To tear in pieces.
•To take away; to vacate; to annul.
•To suspend.
Origin of the word Tolls
•origin: Old English 'toll' from Medieval Latin 'tolonium'
•period: Old English
The word originally referred to a tax paid for the privilege of selling goods at a market or fair, before evolving to mean charges for using roads or bridges.
How to use Tolls in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Tolls.
•“The bridge-crossing tolls have increased by two dollars this year, making my daily commute more expensive.”
•“Highway tolls on the interstate can add up quickly during a long road trip.”
•“The construction project took a heavy toll on the workers' health and well-being.”
What are other crossword clues for Tolls?
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The New York Times Mini for March 27, 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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Frequently asked questions about Bridge-crossing fees
- What is the answer to Bridge-crossing fees?
- The answer is Tolls (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 27, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Bridge-crossing fees have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Tolls.
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