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Clean water org. - NYT The Mini Clue
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Humpty Dumpty is often depicted as an egg in popular illustrations, aligning with his fragile nature in the nursery rhyme, where he falls and "breaks." This interpretation has become iconic, making "EGG" the fitting answer to describe him in many illustrations.
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The answer is POOH because the clue refers to Winnie the Pooh, the beloved cartoon bear from A. A. Milne's stories and Disney adaptations. He is famously depicted wearing a red shirt and no pants, making him instantly recognizable and fitting the description perfectly.
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The solution is ATLAS because an atlas is a collection of maps, often including world maps, compiled into a single book or volume. It is a straightforward connection where "collection of world maps" directly defines what an atlas is.
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The clue "Counterpart of 'adios'" suggests a Spanish greeting or farewell. Since "adios" means "goodbye" in Spanish, its counterpart—used to greet someone—is "hola," which means "hello" in Spanish. Both terms are common and opposites in their usage, making HOLA the correct answer.
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This clue only makes sense after solving the grid. Circled letters spell “OOLALA,” and “WOW” is a synonym. A fun meta twist that’s easy to miss without the full picture.
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EPA stands for the Environmental Protection Agency, a U.S. government organization responsible for protecting the environment, which includes enforcing regulations to maintain clean water through acts like the Clean Water Act. This aligns with the clue "Clean water org." as the EPA plays a central role in water quality.
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The answer is GOTH because it refers to a subculture known for its distinct aesthetic, including dark or black clothing, often paired with dramatic makeup and accessories. The goth subculture, influenced by gothic rock music, emphasizes a moody, mysterious style, making it a perfect fit for this clue.
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The answer "GOLOW" is the start of former First Lady Michelle Obama's famous line from her 2016 Democratic National Convention speech: "When they go low, we go high." This phrase emphasizes maintaining integrity and taking the moral high ground when others act negatively.
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The answer is HALO because in religious and artistic depictions, angels are commonly shown with a glowing ring, or halo, above their heads. The "topper" in the clue refers to something positioned on top, perfectly describing the halo's placement over an angel's head.
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The clue "It has sharp teeth" uses wordplay. A "saw," as a tool, has a serrated edge with sharp teeth designed to cut through materials like wood or metal. The phrase refers to the teeth of the saw blade rather than an animal, delivering a clever pun.
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Solving today’s NYT Mini Puzzle and stuck on the 3-letter answer to the Clean water org. clue? Don’t worry—Lady Puzzle Pro has you covered! Whether you want the answer right away, revealed letter by letter, or this wordplay seems too puzzling, keep reading for the explanation.
Clean water org. Answer Explained
The answer is EPA.
“Clean water org.” sounds official, like a government agency. My first thought is the EPA, the Environmental Protection Agency. They’re responsible for regulating environmental laws in the U.S., including clean air and water standards. It’s a familiar crossword acronym, but it can be tricky if you’re not based in the U.S. or don’t follow regulatory bodies. You might think of non-profits like “UNICEF” or “WWF,” but they don’t fit the letter count or focus as directly on water. EPA fits best, it's short, governmental, and directly tied to clean water efforts.
Now that you've cracked the 1D Clean water org. clue, you're one step closer to completing today’s Mini Puzzle! If you're still stuck on other clues, don't worry—we've got you covered. Explore more NYT Mini crossword answers right here, or check out our tools for solving the NYT Crossword, Connections, or Strands.
Today’s NYT Mini Highlights
This Friday Mini by Joel Fagliano is short, sharp, and playful. It mixes pop culture (like POOH and Michelle Obama), visual clues (WOW), and everyday objects (SAW, HALO) in a clean, well-balanced grid. Nothing too obscure, but a few spots, like the quote or the circled letter trick, might trip up casual solvers. It’s also skewed slightly toward Across clues, so, if you started with Downs, you probably found it trickier. Quick, clever, and classic Fagliano.
Here’s what caught our attention today:
- Humpty Dumpty, in many illustrations
- Cartoon bear who wears a red shirt and no pants
- Collection of world maps
- Counterpart of "adios"
- [See circled letters]
- Subculture with black clothing
- "When they ___ ..." (start of a memorable Michelle Obama line)
- Angel topper
- It has sharp teeth
About NYT The Mini
NYT The Mini Crossword is a compact version of the New York Times Crossword puzzle. Usually 5 x 5, with larger grids on Saturdays, it offers mid-week equivalent difficulty clues with no progression over the week. It is accessible to anyone with or without a New York Times account. You can play it on nytimes.com/crosswords, The New York Times Games app (iOS and Android), and the Play tab of the New York Times News app. Games and All Access Subscribers can solve past Mini Crossword puzzles in the archive.
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Fill white squares with letters to form intersecting words or phrases by solving clues in Across and Down columns. Read our guide to NYT Mini Mastery to learn how to read the different types of clues. Successfully completed puzzle triggers music and a congratulatory message.
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