Waiter's handout
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 13, 2026
Stuck on the clue Waiter's handout from the New York Times Mini for March 13, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Waiter's handout (4)
Answer
The answer to Waiter's handout is Menu (4 letters).
Why does Menu fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Waiter's handout' points to MENU. A menu is a list of food and drink items available at a restaurant, typically printed on paper or displayed digitally. Waiters routinely distribute menus to customers when they are seated, making this one of the most common items a waiter hands out during service. The clue works through this straightforward occupational association between waitstaff and the primary document they provide to diners.
What does Waiter's handout mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
waiter
noun
•a person who serves food and drinks in a restaurant
handout
noun
•something given freely to someone
•a printed document distributed to people
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 4-across 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 Menu mean?
noun
•The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare.
•A list of dishes offered in a restaurant.
Origin of the word Menu
•origin: French 'menu' meaning 'small, detailed'
•period: 18th century
The word originally meant 'small' or 'detailed' in French and was first used in the phrase 'menu de repas' (detailed list of a meal) before being shortened to simply 'menu'.
How to use Menu in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Menu.
•“The waiter approached our table with a menu in hand, ready to explain the evening's specials.”
•“I opened the restaurant's menu to browse through their selection of appetizers and entrees.”
•“The new Italian restaurant downtown has an extensive wine menu with over fifty different bottles.”
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The New York Times Mini for March 13, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 12 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Waiter's handout
- What is the answer to Waiter's handout?
- The answer is Menu (4 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 Waiter's handout have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Menu.
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NYT Mini — Mar 13, 2026
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