May 21, 2026 Mini / 1D / 5 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
Big name in restaurant ratings NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Big name in restaurant ratings, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- 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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ZAGAT
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Why This Answer Fits
ZAGAT is the 5-letter answer for the clue: Big name in restaurant ratings. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 1D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ZAGAT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- ZAGAT has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 1D.
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Other NYT Crossword Clues Using ZAGAT
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View all ZAGAT clues Position 1D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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