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The answer "ABCS" refers to the alphabet, which is one of the foundational things children learn in kindergarten. The term "basics" in the clue directly relates to learning the essential building blocks of education, including the alphabet, commonly referred to as "the ABCs."
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The answer is COAL because, according to popular Christmas folklore, Santa Claus rewards well-behaved children with gifts but gives naughty kids a lump of coal as a "present." The quotes around "present" indicate irony, as coal is an undesirable gift.
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“FUNNY” pairs with “BONES” to form “funny bones,” a common phrase for the elbow area that causes a tingling sensation when hit. The clue’s twist is that it’s a spoonerism of “bunny phones,” swapping initial sounds to create a familiar expression.
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The answer OREO fits because it’s a well-known cookie that comes in iconic blue-and-white packaging. The clue directly references this signature branding, making it a straightforward connection. OREO is a classic crossword favorite due to its familiarity and short, easy-to-fill structure.
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The solution "BASE" is correct because, in chemistry, bases are substances that oppose acids in terms of pH. Acids donate hydrogen ions, while bases accept them, making them chemical opposites. The clue explicitly highlights this relationship, leading to the logical answer BASE.
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The answer is ACURA because it is Honda's luxury vehicle division, established in 1986. Known for high-end cars with advanced features and premium design, ACURA is Honda's "high-end division," making it a perfect fit for the clue.
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“BONES” completes the phrase “funny bones” when paired with “FUNNY.” On its own, the clue is indirect, relying on the solver to connect it to 6-Across and recognize the familiar expression formed by the two answers together.
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The clue "Something to paddle across a lake" directly describes a "CANOE," which is a lightweight, narrow watercraft designed for using paddles to navigate across bodies of water, like lakes. The straightforward nature of the clue matches the function of a canoe.
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The clue "Sneaky" describes someone who acts in a cunning or deceptive way, which is synonymous with "SLY." The brevity and directness of the clue point to a similarly concise, characteristic-related answer, making "SLY" an ideal fit.
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The answer "FOB" relates to an electronic key commonly used for cars, doors, or gates. A key fob is a small electronic device that enables wireless access via signals, functioning as a modern "key" to unlock or start systems electronically. Thus, it fits the clue perfectly.
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Top Clues from Yesterday’s Mini
Below is a selection of the most intriguing clues from yesterday’s NYT Mini Puzzle. These stood out for their clever wordplay, the things they taught us, or just the fun challenge they brought. Whether you missed them or only want to see why they caught our attention, here are our favorite clues that made solving yesterday’s puzzle fun and rewarding.
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.
Daily Availability
Puzzles are accessible the evening before the publish date. Weekday and Saturday puzzles: 10 p.m. EST the previous day. Sunday puzzles: 6 p.m. EST on Saturday.
How to Play - Features and Tips
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.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Arrow keys: Change direction within the same square, move in the direction of the arrow, jump back to the first blank in the word, or jump to the next clue.
- Spacebar: Clear the current square, advance, or toggle between Across and Down.
- Backspace (Delete on Macs): Remove words or a letter from a word.
- Tab key: Jump to the next clue.
- Shift + Tab keys: Jump to the previous clue.
- Escape: Enter Rebus mode.
- Pen and Pencil Modes. Switch between pen and pencil modes by selecting the respective icon. Letters in pen mode are black; in pencil mode, gray.
Letter Colors
Black: Default pen mode entries.
Gray: Pencil mode entries.
Blue: Confirmed letters with Check.
Mini Timer
Time your solving with the timer displayed above the puzzle. Pause/resume using the respective buttons. The timer restarts if the entire puzzle is cleared. Option to hide the timer in Puzzle settings.
In-game Help
- Reveal: Unveil correct letters for a square, answer, or the entire puzzle.
- Check: Verify correctness.
The answers you get using help are marked with a red triangle in the upper right-hand corner of the box while those confirmed with check become blue.
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