Word before "card," flood" or "photography"
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 18, 2026
Stuck on the clue Word before "card," flood" or "photography" from the New York Times Mini for March 18, 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
Word before "card," flood" or "photography" (5)
Answer
The answer to Word before "card," flood" or "photography" is Flash (5 letters).
Why does Flash fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where FLASH is the word that precedes each of the three given terms. Flash is a noun meaning a sudden burst of bright light or a brief moment in time. The clue works by testing knowledge of common compound terms: flash card refers to educational study cards used for memorization, flash flood describes a sudden torrent of water that occurs with little warning, and flash photography involves using a brief burst of artificial light to illuminate subjects in low-light conditions. Each compound demonstrates a different aspect of flash's core meaning of suddenness or brightness.
What does Word before "card," flood" or "photography" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
crossword
noun
•a word puzzle with a grid of squares to be filled with letters
clue
noun
•a hint or piece of information that helps solve a puzzle
flood
noun
•an overflow of water that submerges land
photography
noun
•the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 1-across in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Flash mean?
noun
•a sudden brief burst of bright light
•a sudden rapid occurrence or brief moment
adjective
•happening very quickly or suddenly
How to use Flash in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Flash.
•“The photographer used flash photography to capture clear portraits in the dimly lit room.”
•“A flash of lightning illuminated the dark sky during the thunderstorm.”
•“She caught a flash of red as the cardinal flew past her window.”
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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 18, 2026 crossword
The New York Times Mini for March 18, 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 Word before "card," flood" or "photography"
- What is the answer to Word before "card," flood" or "photography"?
- The answer is Flash (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Word before "card," flood" or "photography" have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Flash.
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NYT Mini — Mar 18, 2026
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