May 25, 2026 Mini / 1D / 5 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
"4-Across ___!" ("Incorrect, but keep trying!") NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: "4-Across ___!" ("Incorrect, but keep trying!"), 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 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.
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AGAIN
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
AGAIN is the 5-letter answer for the clue: "4-Across ___!" ("Incorrect, but keep trying!"). 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: AGAIN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- AGAIN has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 1D.
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Other NYT Crossword Clues Using AGAIN
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Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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