German-made "hippie-mobile," for short [22-23]
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
Stuck on the clue German-made "hippie-mobile," for short [22-23] from the New York Times Midi for March 31, 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
German-made "hippie-mobile," for short [22-23] (5)
Answer
The answer to German-made "hippie-mobile," for short [22-23] is Vw Bus (5 letters).
Some cells in this answer were drawn with a circle in the original puzzle — these often flag a hidden theme.
Why does Vw Bus fit this clue?
This entry uses circled cells: the letters V and W at positions 0-1 are visually circled in the grid, likely as part of a broader theme involving car manufacturers or automotive abbreviations. The clue 'German-made "hippie-mobile," for short' points to VW BUS through a combination of definition and abbreviation. VW BUS refers to the Volkswagen Type 2, a distinctive van produced by the German automaker Volkswagen from 1950 to 2013. The vehicle became iconic in 1960s counterculture, earning the nickname "hippie-mobile" for its association with the peace movement, road trips, and communal living. The phrase "for short" signals that this is an abbreviated form of the full name Volkswagen Bus, with VW being the standard abbreviation for Volkswagen.
What does German-made "hippie-mobile," for short [22-23] mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
hippie-mobile
noun
•slang term for a vehicle associated with hippie culture, typically a van or bus
hippie
noun
•member of 1960s counterculture movement emphasizing peace, love, and alternative lifestyle
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 27-across in the New York Times Midi on March 31, 2026, by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Vw Bus mean?
noun
•Volkswagen Bus, a van manufactured by Volkswagen from 1950-2013, popular with hippies in the 1960s counterculture movement for road trips and communal living
How to use Vw Bus in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Vw Bus.
•“The colorfully painted VW Bus pulled into the music festival with tie-dyed curtains hanging in the windows and peace signs decorating its sides.”
•“My neighbor restored a classic VW Bus from the 1970s and now uses it for weekend camping trips with his family.”
•“The vintage VW Bus broke down on the highway, but the owner seemed unfazed as he popped the hood and began tinkering with the air-cooled engine.”
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The New York Times Midi for March 31, 2026 titled “Five in a Row” was published by Ian Livengood and has 33 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about German-made "hippie-mobile," for short [22-23]
- What is the answer to German-made "hippie-mobile," for short [22-23]?
- The answer is Vw Bus (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 31, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to German-made "hippie-mobile," for short [22-23] have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Vw Bus.
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