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Dated feminine suffix - NYT The Mini Clue
Across
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This clue’s word pairs with two across answers (“MO” + “ON”) and two down answers (“LI” + “FE”) that together form “MOON” and “LIFE.” Adding the clue’s word before these makes common phrases like “half moon” and “half life.”
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The clue refers to the 2007 Pixar film "Ratatouille". Remy is the protagonist, a rat with a passion for cooking. His brother, EMILE, plays a supporting role as a friendly, food-loving rat. EMILE is the correct answer because he is explicitly named as Remy's brother in the movie.
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The clue "Missouri's postal abbreviation" is asking for the official two-letter code used by the United States Postal Service to represent the state of Missouri. The correct abbreviation for Missouri is "MO," as standardized by the USPS for state identification.
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The answer "ON" fits the clue "Light switch position" because a light switch typically has two main positions: ON (to activate the light) and OFF (to deactivate it). The clue directly asks for one of these positions, and "ON" is the operational position for the switch.
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The clue "Done for laughs" implies something undertaken with humor or a playful intent. "In fun" directly translates to doing something lightheartedly or jokingly, perfectly aligning with the meaning of the clue. The answer, INFUN, fits this definition, making it a spot-on solution.
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The answer is GERE because Richard Gere starred as the lead male character, Edward Lewis, in the popular 1990 romantic comedy film "Pretty Woman" alongside Julia Roberts. The clue references his first name and the film to point to this famous actor.
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The clue "Prefix that means 1-Across" requires us to reference the answer to 1-Across. Since 1-Across is "half," the prefix "HEMI-" fits perfectly, as it originates from the Greek "hemi," meaning "half." This explains why HEMI is the solution to this clue.
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The clue "In the midst of" directly suggests being surrounded by or included within something. AMONG means being encircled or part of a group or setting, perfectly aligning with this definition, making it the correct answer. This is a straightforward, non-pun clue.
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The answer "LI" refers to Super Bowl LI (51 in Roman numerals), where the New England Patriots made a historic 28-3 comeback against the Atlanta Falcons in 2017. Roman numerals are traditionally used to denote Super Bowl editions, and LI represents the 51st Super Bowl.
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The clue "Baker's powder" straightforwardly refers to FLOUR, a powdered ingredient essential for baking. Flour is commonly used in baking to create doughs and batters. The word "powder" directly describes its fine, ground texture, making FLOUR the fitting solution.
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The suffix "ENNE" historically signified feminine forms of words, often in French-derived terms such as "comedienne" (female comedian) or "authoress." The clue includes "dated" because using such gendered suffixes is now considered outdated or unnecessary. Thus, "ENNE" fits as the answer for "Dated feminine suffix."
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The chemical symbol for iron on the periodic table is "Fe." This abbreviation comes from the Latin word "ferrum," which means iron. In the periodic table, each element is represented by a one- or two-letter symbol, and "Fe" is assigned to iron.
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Solving today’s NYT Mini Puzzle and stuck on the 4-letter answer to the Dated feminine suffix 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.
Dated feminine suffix Answer Explained
The answer is ENNE.
“Dated” is the key word here, it signals that we’re looking for something old-fashioned. The suffix -ENNE was once commonly used to form feminine versions of words, like “comedienne.” These days, we mostly just use the root: “comedian” works for everyone. I already had the N from ON and the E from GERE, which gave me _N_E, and that made ENNE click. Without those crosses, this clue might be tough, it’s more about language history than current usage. But ENNE is a crossword staple, so it’s worth remembering.
Now that you've cracked the 6D Dated feminine suffix 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 stands out for its tight, dense construction: 12 clues packed into a 5x5 grid is unusual and impressive. To fit that many, Joel uses several very short answers, msome just two letters long, squeezed efficiently across the puzzle. What makes it even more special is the first clue, which cross-references four others, turning the solving experience into a kind of mini-theme hunt. It’s a clever structural trick that adds challenge and makes this Mini feel bigger than it is.
Here’s what caught our attention today:
- Appropriate word that can precede 7-/8-Across and 3-/10-Down
- Remy's brother in "Ratatouille"
- Done for laughs
- Prefix that means 1-Across
- Super Bowl that featured a 28-3 comeback win by the Patriots
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