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Test with one's nose - NYT The Mini Clue
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The phrase "___ what ___" becomes "It is what it is" when completed. This expression is a common idiom describing acceptance of a situation as it stands. The answer, ITIS, fits smoothly into these blanks and reflects that spoken phrase.
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The answer is PANTS because when dogs are overheated or need to cool down, they pant—a type of quick, shallow breathing through the mouth. The clue describes this action figuratively, linking the behavior to the word "pants." This fits both the literal and contextual understanding.
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A podcast is a form of digital content typically delivered through sound, making its primary medium audio. The term "medium" in the clue refers to the method or format used to communicate the content, and podcasts rely specifically on recorded sound—hence, the answer is AUDIO.
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The clue "Test with one's nose" suggests using the sense of smell to examine something. To "sniff" is to inhale through the nose to detect or test scents, making it a direct and fitting answer for this clue.
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The answer is TAFT because William Howard Taft succeeded Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt as President of the United States. Roosevelt served from 1901 to 1909, and Taft followed, serving as the 27th U.S. President from 1909 to 1913. The clue directly references this historical succession.
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The answer "IPAS" refers to India Pale Ales, a type of beer known for being heavily hopped, which gives them their distinct bitter and "hoppy" flavor. The clue specifies "for short," meaning the abbreviation for India Pale Ales—IPAs—is the solution.
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The clue "Talk trash to" implies provoking or mocking someone, often in a hostile or teasing way. "TAUNT" perfectly matches this definition, as it means making insulting or mocking remarks to provoke or upset someone, aligning with the idea of "talking trash."
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The clue references 1-Down, 'Hoppy beers, for short' answered by IPAS - India Pale Ales. So, I is for INDIA.
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The answer "STIFF" fits because after sitting in the same position for a long car ride, your muscles and joints might feel rigid or sore, commonly described as "stiff." This matches the context of how one might feel physically in such a scenario.
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The clue "Pillowy" suggests something with a soft, cushiony texture, similar to that of a pillow. The word SOFT perfectly aligns with this description, as it denotes something gentle, yielding, or plush—attributes commonly associated with pillows. Thus, SOFT is the fitting solution.
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Solving today’s NYT Mini Puzzle and stuck on the 5-letter answer to the Test with one's nose 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.
Test with one's nose Answer Explained
The answer is SNIFF.
Here, “test” doesn’t refer to an exam but to checking or evaluating something, specifically by smell. If you “test with your nose,” you might sniff milk to see if it’s gone bad, or flowers to check their fragrance. So the action described is literally to SNIFF. It’s a sensory clue, straightforward once you think literally, but easy to overcomplicate if you start considering lab tests or medical contexts. This kind of Mini clue is all about interpreting “test” in the everyday sense.
Now that you've cracked the 8A Test with one's nose 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
Today’s Thursday Mini by Joel Fagliano is tight and lively, full of small but satisfying connections. There’s a mix of sensory clues — breathing, stiffness, softness — and some classic trivia, including a presidential name. A clever bit of wordplay ties the grid together, while a few short answers link in unexpected ways. It’s the kind of Mini that rewards close reading: simple clues at first glance, but each one lands with a small twist once you think twice.
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