"It's a ___ formality" (basic) — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 26 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
MERE
4 letters
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"A ___ coincidence!" (insignificant)
MERE
4
___ mortals (simple humans)
MERE
4
___ mortals (insignificant)
MERE
4
___ mortals (ordinary beings)
MERE
4
___ mortals (insignificant)
MERE
4
___ mortals
MERE
4
___ mortals (insignificant)
MERE
4
___ mortals (just ordinary beings)
MERE
4
"It's a ___ formality" ("Just a small formality")
MERE
4
"It's just a ___ formality" (trivial)
MERE
4
___ mortals (ordinary beings)
MERE
4
___ mortals (insignificant)
MERE
4
Side-walking crustacean with claws
CRAB
4
Another word for "donkey"
ASS
3
"Is it ___ late to apologize?"
TOO
3
Pick up the ___ (gather speed)
PACE
4
Seek damages in court
SUE
3
___ Solo, "Star Wars" character played by Harrison Ford
HAN
3
"Saving Private ___" (1998 film starring Tom Hanks)
RYAN
4
Credit ___ (cash alternative)
CARD
4
Enjoyed breakfast
ATE
3
Ruler measure
INCH
4
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