Meal suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 13, 2026
Stuck on the clue Meal suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV from the New York Times Mini for March 13, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Meal suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV (6)
Answer
The answer to Meal suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV is Supper (6 letters).
Why does Supper fit this clue?
This is a visual wordplay clue where 'PQRSTUV' represents a sequence of letters missing one key element. The answer SUPPER comes from recognizing that the letter sequence is missing the letter P between S and Q - it should read PQRSTUV but shows P, then skips to Q. This creates the phrase 'missing P' or 'no P,' which sounds like 'supper' when spoken aloud. Supper is the evening meal, traditionally the last meal of the day, though usage varies by region and family custom.
What does Meal suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
meal
noun
•food eaten at a regular time
visual
adjective
•relating to seeing or sight
puzzle
noun
•a problem or game designed to test thinking skills
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 3-down in the New York Times Mini on March 13, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Supper mean?
noun
•Food consumed before going to bed.
•Any meal eaten in the evening; dinner eaten in the evening, rather than at noon.
•A drinker, especially one who drinks slowly (i.e., one who sups).
verb
•To consume a snack before retiring.
•To eat dinner (see above).
Origin of the word Supper
•origin: Old French 'soper' (to sup)
•period: 13th century
The word originally referred to a light evening meal taken by dipping bread in wine or broth, which is why we still use the related verb 'to sup' meaning to take supper.
How to use Supper in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Supper.
•“The visual puzzle PQRSTUV cleverly hints at supper by showing the letters that come after P in the alphabet.”
•“We usually have supper around six o'clock when the whole family gets home from work and school.”
•“Grandma invited us over for Sunday supper, promising her famous roast chicken and mashed potatoes.”
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Frequently asked questions about Meal suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV
- What is the answer to Meal suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV?
- The answer is Supper (6 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 13, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Meal suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV have?
- The answer has 6 letters: Supper.
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NYT Mini — Mar 13, 2026
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