Ground coating on a cold morning
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 10, 2026
Stuck on the clue Ground coating on a cold morning from the New York Times Mini for March 10, 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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Ground coating on a cold morning (5)
Answer
The answer to Ground coating on a cold morning is Frost (5 letters).
Why does Frost fit this clue?
This is a direct-definition clue where the full phrase 'Ground coating on a cold morning' points to FROST. Frost is the thin layer of ice crystals that forms on outdoor surfaces, including grass and soil, when temperatures drop below freezing overnight. On a cold morning, you often step outside to find the ground covered in this white, crunchy coating, which is exactly the image the clue paints. The crystals form when water vapor in the air freezes directly onto surfaces rather than condensing as liquid first.
What does Ground coating on a cold morning mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
ground
noun
•the solid surface of the earth
coating
noun
•a thin layer of a substance covering a surface
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 5-down in the New York Times Mini on March 10, 2026, by Christina Iverson, edited by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Frost mean?
noun
•A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.
•The cold weather that causes these ice crystals to form.
verb
•To cover with frost.
•To become covered with frost.
Origin of the word Frost
•origin: Old English 'forst'
•period: before 12th century
The word is cognate with Old Norse 'frost' and German 'Frost', all deriving from the Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to freeze', and is related to the verb 'freeze' through their shared ancient Germanic ancestry.
How to use Frost in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Frost.
•“The grass was covered in a thick layer of frost when I stepped outside this morning.”
•“The frost on the car windshield was so thick I had to scrape it off before driving to work.”
•“After the first frost of autumn, all the tender plants in the garden turned brown and wilted.”
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The New York Times Mini for March 10, 2026 was published by Christina Iverson 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 Ground coating on a cold morning?
- The answer is Frost (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 10, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Ground coating on a cold morning have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Frost.
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