The New York Times Mini Crossword for February 6th featured a unique format where clues required deciphering letter substitutions. Here’s a breakdown of the answers for both across and down clues:
Across Clues & Solutions
The across clues were designed with a twist: each clue included a letter in parentheses, representing a hidden word.
- 1A: BT(W) – Answer: WAY
- 4A: TL(C) – Answer: CARE
- 5A: NP(R) – Answer: RADIO
- 6A: L(A)N – Answer: AREA
- 7A: T(G)IF – Answer: GOD
Down Clues & Solutions
The down clues followed a more traditional crossword format.
- 1D: Walked through water – Answer: WADED
- 2D: Opera solo – Answer: ARIA
- 3D: Lead-in to “man,” for a naval title – Answer: YEO
- 4D: Pulitzer-winning writer Robert, famous for his four-book series on Lyndon Johnson – Answer: CARO
This puzzle was designed to test both vocabulary and pattern recognition. Players needed to identify the hidden letter substitution to complete the across clues effectively. The down clues provided a standard crossword challenge, testing general knowledge and word association skills.
