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Go off the ___ ... like the last letter of 8-Across? - NYT The Mini Clue
Across
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A clever meta clue: 8-Across (“Totally disconnect and enjoy nature”) is UNPLU—missing its “G.” “Go off the ___” completes as “GRID,” meaning to unplug and literally describing how that “G” went off the grid.
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The clue "The 'R' of P.R., on a map" is referring to Puerto Rico, abbreviated as P.R. on maps. The "R" in P.R. stands for Rico, the second part of Puerto Rico’s name. Hence, the answer is RICO.
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The term "COPAY" refers to the fixed amount a patient pays for a medical service, with the rest covered by insurance. In this context, it represents "Patient's share of the cost," making it the correct answer as it directly defines this specific healthcare expense.
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The clue "São ___, Brazil" refers to a major city in Brazil. The blank is correctly filled with "Paulo," forming São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil and an important financial and cultural hub. São is Portuguese for "Saint," so the name translates to "Saint Paul."
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The answer "UNPLU" comes from the phrase "unplug," which means to disconnect from technology or distractions. By unplugging, one can fully enjoy nature and be present. But that missing “G” isn’t an error, it links to 1-Across.
Down
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The clue "Rhyming partner of moan" directly hints at a word that rhymes with "moan." GROAN perfectly fits, as it rhymes and shares a similar meaning—both are expressions of discomfort, annoyance, or pain, often vocalized. The wordplay is straightforward, focusing on rhyme.
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The phrase "Tear to pieces" directly suggests ripping something apart violently or thoroughly. "RIPUP" fits as it means to tear or shred something into pieces, aligning perfectly with the clue's straightforward, destructive action. The answer is a literal interpretation of the phrase.
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In poker, "all in" means betting all of your chips. A "daring response" is to match that bet, saying "I call." This phrase indicates confidence and willingness to risk everything—hence the answer ICALL. The clue uses a conversational phrase fitting the context of poker.
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The clue "___ get my drift?" is a conversational question that one might ask to confirm understanding. The answer, DOYOU, completes the phrase "Do you get my drift?", matching the informal, spoken style indicated by the phrasing and the question mark signaling wordplay.
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The solution "CPU" stands for Central Processing Unit, which is commonly referred to as the "brain" of a computer. It handles the processing of instructions and calculations. The clue specifies "for short," indicating an abbreviation, making "CPU" the correct fit.
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Go off the ___ ... like the last letter of 8-Across? Answer Explained
The answer is GRID.
This is a beautifully self-referential clue — it points you back to another entry, 8-Across (“Totally disconnect and enjoy nature”), which is UNPLU — notably missing its final “G.” The phrase “Go off the ___” completes as “Go off the GRID,” matching both the idiom for unplugging from technology and the literal fact that the letter “G” has gone off the crossword grid. It’s a rare meta moment in a Mini: witty, self-aware, and very Sam Ezersky.
Now that you've cracked the 1A Go off the ___ ... like the last letter of 8-Across? 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
Here’s what caught our attention today:
- The "R" of P.R., on a map
- Totally disconnect and enjoy nature
- Tear to pieces
- Daring response to "All in"
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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