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In Monopoly, the BANK manages and distributes the game’s money. It holds funds, pays salaries, sells properties, and collects taxes or fines. The clue’s phrasing, “Source of Monopoly money,” points to the entity responsible for the game’s finances, making BANK the correct answer.
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The clue "Pizzeria fixtures" refers to essential equipment commonly found in a pizzeria. Ovens are crucial for baking pizzas, making them a standard feature of any pizzeria. The plural "fixtures" aligns with "ovens," as pizzerias typically have more than one oven for efficiency.
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In J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the magical substance enabling flight is "pixie dust," often associated with the fairy Tinker Bell, a pixie. The answer "PIXIE" pairs with "DUST" (8-Across) to complete this iconic phrase. This fits the clue perfectly, as it references Peter Pan's magic.
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To fully understand why the answer is DUST, you need to solve 7-Across first. "See 7-Across" indicates the clue relies on the answer to 7-Across for context. If 7-Across references something like "___ bunny (common household find)," DUST fits as it forms "dust bunny."
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The clue "Keep it down!" is in quotes, indicating it's a spoken phrase or sound. "SHH" is the common sound people make to ask for silence, effectively telling someone to "keep it down." It’s a perfect, succinct fit for this context.
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The answer "BOP" fits because it refers to a light, quick hit or strike, often on the head. "Whack" in this clue implies a hit, and "bop" is a casual, commonly used word to describe such an action, aligning perfectly with the clue's intent.
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The word "fervent" means showing intense passion or enthusiasm. "Avid" similarly describes someone who is eager, enthusiastic, or passionate about something. Both words convey a deep eagerness or zeal, making AVID a fitting solution for the clue "Fervent."
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The answer "NEXUS" works because it directly means a central connection point or link that ties different elements together. In essence, a nexus is where things converge or are connected, aligning perfectly with the clue "Connection point."
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The answer "KNISH" fits because it is a traditional Eastern European snack, typically a pastry filled with mashed potato, sometimes combined with onions or other ingredients. The clue directly describes its defining feature—potato-filled pastry—making "KNISH" the precise solution.
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The answer "SETH" is correct because Mr. Milchick is a character on the television show Severance, and his first name is explicitly revealed to be Seth on the show. This is a straightforward trivia-based clue, relying on knowledge of the show's details.
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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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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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