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NYT’s The Mini Crossword Answers and Hints
Across
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The answer "CCS" refers to "carbon copies" in email communication. Including someone as a CC (carbon copy) on an email keeps them "in the loop" by ensuring they receive the message and stay informed, even if it's not directly addressed to them.
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The clue "They're kept in the loop" utilizes a bit of wordplay. A belt is literally threaded through loops on pants to keep it in place. The phrase "kept in the loop" here cleverly refers to the belt being physically held by the loops.
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The clue "Love to pieces" translates to an intense or fervent form of love. The word "ADORE" means to deeply love, cherish, or regard someone or something with affectionate admiration, aligning perfectly with the clue's sentiment. Thus, ADORE is the fitting solution.
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The clue "Craze" refers to an intense enthusiasm or obsession for something, which aligns perfectly with the definition of "MANIA." "Mania" is often used to describe a frenzy or extreme excitement, making it a fitting synonym for "Craze."
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In weightlifting, a "rep," short for repetition, refers to one complete motion of an exercise (e.g., a single lift or movement). The clue "Single weightlifting unit" directly describes this term, making REP the correct answer.
Down
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CEDAR is the answer because in the Harry Potter series, Horace Slughorn’s wand is described as being made of cedar wood. This matches the clue explicitly, as it asks for the specific type of wood used in his wand, directly referencing the books' details.
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The clue "What might have you seeing double?" is wordplay. A clone is an exact duplicate of something, effectively creating a copy, or "double." This clever phrasing hints at reproduction or duplication, which aligns perfectly with the idea of cloning. Hence, the answer is CLONE.
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The answer "STRIP" refers to a "comic strip," which is a form of art and storytelling commonly created by cartoonists. Cartoonists design sequences of drawings, usually displayed in a linear format, to depict humor or storytelling, fitting perfectly as their "creation."
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The clue "Ka-POW!" is written in quotes, signaling a nonverbal sound effect. "BAM," like "Ka-POW," is an onomatopoeic word used to represent the sound of a sudden impact or explosion, commonly seen in comic books. It perfectly captures the same dramatic effect as "Ka-POW!"
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The clue "The Caribbean, e.g." refers to what the Caribbean is categorized as geographically. The Caribbean is a large body of saltwater connected to the Atlantic Ocean, making it a SEA. The abbreviation "e.g." (for example) indicates that the answer describes what the Caribbean represents.
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Today’s NYT Mini Highlights
Today’s Wednesday Mini by Ian Livengood is tight and clever. It uses a fun double take on “keeping in the loop,” once with email lingo, once literally with clothing. There’s also a touch of pop culture, fitness, and magical trivia. A mix of modern and classic themes packed into a small grid.
Today's Tricky Wordplay
Here's what caught our attention today:
- Keeps in the loop, in a way
- They're kept in the loop
- Type of wood in Horace Slughorn's wand in the Harry Potter books
- What might have you seeing double?
- "Ka-POW!"
What is NYT The Mini Crossword?
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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Puzzles are accessible the evening before the publish date. Weekday and Saturday puzzles: 10 p.m. EST the previous day. Sunday puzzles: 6 p.m. EST on Saturday.
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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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- Arrow keys: Change direction within the same square, move in the direction of the arrow, jump back to the first blank in the word, or jump to the next clue.
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