June 16, 2026 Mini / 1D / 4 letters
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___ 1 (speed of sound) NYT Crossword Clue
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MACH
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Why This Answer Fits
MACH is the 4-letter answer for the clue "___ 1 (speed of sound)". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 1D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MACH in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- MACH has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 1D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "___ 1 (speed of sound)", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 1D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 1D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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