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NYT’s The Mini Crossword Answers and Hints
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The answer is BIB because both infants and marathon runners wear bibs for practical reasons: infants wear them to catch spills during feeding, while marathon runners wear numbered bibs to identify them in a race. The question mark indicates this playful double meaning.
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The answer is MOVIE because during long flights, watching movies is a common and entertaining way to pass the time. Airlines often provide in-flight entertainment systems featuring movies, making it a typical and fitting "diversion" for travelers. This straightforward clue leads to the obvious solution.
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Phobos and Deimos are the two natural satellites that orbit Mars, they are its "moons." The clue specifically references these celestial bodies, and "moons" is the term for such satellites in astronomy, directly linking the clue to the answer.
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The clue "Join highway traffic" refers to the action drivers take when entering a highway. To "merge" means to smoothly integrate onto the highway from an on-ramp, blending into the traffic flow. Therefore, "MERGE" is the solution as it directly describes this process.
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The answer "DYE" fits because it refers to the process of coloring fabric, a typical method for creating the vibrant or patterned styles often associated with camp shirts, such as tie-dye designs. "Coloring" directly hints at altering fabric color, making DYE the logical solution.
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The clue "Loudly voiced one's disapproval" refers to a common action or sound made to express dissatisfaction in a public setting. "BOOED" fits perfectly as it represents the loud vocalization ("boo") often used to show disapproval, especially at performances, events, or public appearances.
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The answer is IVORY because walrus tusks are composed of a dense, specialized material known as ivory. Ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the teeth or tusks of certain animals, such as elephants, walruses, and narwhals. This matches the clue's reference to walrus tusks.
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The clue "Experience four seasons in one day, say?" uses wordplay. "Four seasons" refers to a TV series or multiple shows, and experiencing them in one day hints at binge-watching. The pun here ties to "binge," as someone could cram several seasons of a series into one day.
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The clue "Delicious!" is enclosed in quotes, signaling a spoken or nonverbal response. "MMM" represents a sound of enjoyment or approval commonly made when tasting something delicious, perfectly fitting the context of the clue. It captures the nonverbal reaction to great food.
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The clue "Opposite of WNW" refers to compass directions. WNW stands for West-Northwest. Its opposite on the compass is East-Southeast (ESE), as it is directly across from WNW when imagining the compass points. Hence, the answer is ESE.
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Today’s NYT Mini Highlights
Joel Fagliano’s Wednesday Mini is on the easy side, with most clues landing cleanly on common words and ideas. The one that might slow you down is the astronomy reference to Phobos and Deimos, which requires a bit of science trivia. Besides that, the puzzle touches on food, fashion, entertainment, and directions, keeping the grid varied and approachable. A smooth solve overall, with just that one space-themed clue adding a touch of challenge.
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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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