June 29, 2026 Mini / 4D / 4 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
Baby's first word, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
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MAMA
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Why This Answer Fits
MAMA is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Baby's first word, maybe". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 4D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MAMA in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Example clue.
- MAMA has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 4D.
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The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 4-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Baby's first word, maybe", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.
- The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 4-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 4D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 4D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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