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LA Times Mini Crossword Clues & Answers
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The clue "CEO's degree, possibly" involves wordplay indicated by the question mark. Many CEOs hold an MBA (Master of Business Administration), which equips them with leadership and business skills. "Possibly" acknowledges that not all CEOs have this degree, making MBA a plausible but not definitive answer.
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The answer is SAUL because Saul Bellow was a Nobel Prize-winning author known for works like "Herzog." The clue directly references his full name and his connection to the acclaimed novel, making SAUL the correct and straightforward solution.
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The North Pole is Santa Claus's home, so "homeward" to Santa means heading back to the North Pole. The use of "North" represents this direction and location, making it the correct answer. The clue plays on Santa's iconic association with the North Pole.
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The clue uses quotation marks, suggesting wordplay. OREOS are a type of cookie designed like a “sandwich,” with a creamy filling between two chocolate wafers. As OREOS are a well-known dessert, the playful description fits perfectly.
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The phrase “Meet Me in St. Louis” is a well-known reference to the classic 1944 musical film and song of the same name. "INST" abbreviates "in St." (a shorthand form of "in St. Louis"), fitting perfectly into the blank in the clue.
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The answer "MAORI" fits because the Māori people are the indigenous Polynesian population of New Zealand. The clue "Native New Zealander" directly refers to the native inhabitants of the country, making "MAORI" the correct solution.
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The answer is "BUREN" because Abigail Van Buren is the pen name of Pauline Phillips, who famously wrote the advice column "Dear Abby." The clue refers to this pseudonym, where "Abigail Van Buren" is synonymous with the columnist herself.
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The clue "Choir members" refers to voice parts within a choir. ALTOS are one of the key vocal sections, typically singing in a mid-range between sopranos (higher) and tenors (lower). Choirs commonly have sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses, making ALTOS a correct answer.
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The answer "SNO" completes the phrase "SNO-Cat," which refers to a brand of tracked vehicles designed for use in snowy and arctic conditions. The prefix "SNO" is a play on "snow," aligning with the clue's focus on an arctic vehicle.
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The solution "HST" refers to Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, who was born in Lamar, Missouri. "POTUS" stands for "President of the United States," and HST are Truman's initials, making him the Missouri-born POTUS in question.
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Today’s LA Times Mini Crossword Highlights
Today’s LA Times Mini leans heavily on names and abbreviations, giving it more of a trivia feel than a wordplay one. Literary and historical knowledge come into play with the Nobel-winning author and the Missouri-born president, while an older pop-culture reference to a famous advice columnist adds another challenge. A couple of short, themed fills provide lighter balance, keeping the grid accessible overall. It’s a clean midweek puzzle that rewards solvers who remember details across eras and subjects.
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