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  • BALSA is correct because balsa wood is lightweight and easy to shape, making it a popular choice for building model airplanes. Its natural properties, like being strong yet soft, make it ideal for crafting and aviation hobby projects, aligning perfectly with the clue.

  • The answer is ELIAS because Elias Koteas is a Canadian actor known for his role in the movie Crash (2004). The clue directly refers to his name and his association with this film. This is a straightforward clue based on actor and movie trivia.

  • The answer is GLORY because "Glory" is a 1989 war film depicting the story of the first all-Black regiment in the Civil War. Denzel Washington played Private Trip in the movie, a role that earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

  • The clue "Touch, as of color" suggests a subtle or slight addition of color. The word TINGE perfectly fits, as it means a slight or delicate touch of color or hue, aligning with the context of the clue.

  • The clue "Initial phase" directly means the beginning or start of something. The word ONSET is synonymous with "beginning" or "start," making it the correct answer. This straightforward clue doesn't involve wordplay and is a precise match for the definition.

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  • The clue "Well, I ___ differ!" suggests a common spoken phrase where someone expresses disagreement politely. The phrase is "Well, I beg to differ!" and "beg to" completes the sentence naturally. The quotation marks indicate it's conversational, fitting the familiar expression used in discourse.

  • The phrase "Nervy poker bet" suggests a high-risk, bold move in poker. In the game, betting "ALL IN" means wagering all your chips, which is a daring, gutsy decision. The word "Nervy" highlights the boldness of such a move, perfectly fitting "ALLIN" as the answer.

  • The New York Public Library’s iconic marble lion statues at its entrance are named "Patience" and "Fortitude." These symbolic guardians have become famous landmarks, making LIONS the fitting answer to this clue.

  • The clue "Military address?" uses a question mark to indicate wordplay. "SARGE" is a casual, shortened form of "Sergeant," a military rank. The wordplay lies in interpreting "address" not as a speech or location, but as a way one might address a sergeant informally.

  • The phrase "To date" refers to something that has occurred or been true "up until now." The crossword answer ASYET captures this meaning, as it implies "so far" or "up to the present time," aligning perfectly with the clue.

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The LA Times Mini Crossword is a daily, bite-sized puzzle from the Los Angeles Times. Designed for quick solving, it delivers the fun of a full crossword in a compact format that takes just a few minutes to complete. The puzzle is edited by Elizabeth C. Gorski, a veteran crossword constructor and editor who has also created puzzles for The New York Times and Zynga.

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