Crossword answer
MICA
4 letters · Used for 18 different clues · 24 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 30, 2026
Letter pattern
MICA
Clues that lead to MICA
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer4New York TimesAug 30, 2026
Glittery mineral4NewsdayAug 26, 2026
Flaky rock4USA TodayAug 21, 2026
Flaky mineral4NewsdayAug 9, 2026
Shiny rock4NewsdayJun 11, 2026
Shiny mineral4Wall Street JournalJun 11, 2026
Fragile mineral4New York TimesApr 26, 2026
The sparkle in some cosmetics4New York TimesApr 4, 2026
Sparkly mineral4NewsdayApr 3, 2026
Mineral used in ceramic art4Evening StandardJan 26, 2026
Insulation mineral4NewsdayDec 26, 2025
Mineral that shimmers4New York TimesFeb 12, 2025
Mineral with thin sheets4New York TimesFeb 10, 2025
Mineral found in ceramic artwork4Evening StandardMar 5, 2024
Flaky, glittery mineral4Daily ThemedOct 18, 2023
Silicate used as an insulator4Daily ThemedMar 14, 2023
Glittery silicate mineral4Daily ThemedFeb 14, 2023
Flaky silica mineral4Daily ThemedDec 6, 2021
About MICA in crosswords
MICA is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 24 times in our database across 18 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer” in the New York Times crossword on August 30, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
SMUGSelf-satisfied
ARCHTriumphal monument shape
TSKSDisapproving sounds
AGAL"I found myself ___ pal at the park today!" (words from one befriending another mom, perhaps): 2 wds.
ALEG"Break ___!" ("Good luck!"): 2 wds.
RARELike a blue moon or blue steak
NOON"High ___" (1952 Western film starring Gary Cooper)
FLAGThe Stars and Stripes, e.g.
CHICStylishly fashionable
BEERFrequent sportscast sponsor
SNITSour state
FIFAWorld Cup org.
OTISR&B legend Redding
LSATExam for a future atty.
Every appearance of MICA (24)
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Aug 30, 2026
Mineral that makes cosmetics shimmer · New York Times · 23 Down
Aug 26, 2026
Glittery mineral · Newsday · Down
Aug 21, 2026
Flaky rock · USA Today · 10 Across
Aug 9, 2026
Flaky mineral · Newsday · Down
Aug 1, 2026
Flaky mineral · NYT Midi · 1 Down
Jul 31, 2026
Flaky mineral · Newsday · Across
Jun 11, 2026
Shiny mineral · Wall Street Journal · 34 Down
Jun 11, 2026
Shiny rock · Newsday · Down
Apr 26, 2026
Fragile mineral · New York Times · 49 Across
Apr 4, 2026
The sparkle in some cosmetics · New York Times · 33 Across
Apr 3, 2026
Sparkly mineral · Newsday · Across
Jan 26, 2026
Mineral used in ceramic art · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Dec 26, 2025
Insulation mineral · Newsday · Down
Dec 25, 2025
Glittery mineral · Newsday · Down
Aug 5, 2025
Flaky rock · New York Times · 52 Across
Jul 31, 2025
Flaky rock · New York Times · 12 Down
Feb 12, 2025
Mineral that shimmers · New York Times · 1 Across
Feb 10, 2025
Mineral with thin sheets · New York Times · 27 Down
Mar 5, 2024
Mineral found in ceramic artwork · Evening Standard · 23 Across
Oct 18, 2023
Flaky, glittery mineral · Daily Themed · 44 Down
Mar 14, 2023
Silicate used as an insulator · Daily Themed · 19 Down
Feb 14, 2023
Glittery silicate mineral · Daily Themed · 34 Across
Dec 6, 2021
Flaky silica mineral · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Sep 21, 2020
Mineral used in ceramic art · Evening Standard · 32 Down