NYT Mini Crossword

Big ___ (person throwing cash around) NYT Crossword Clue

5D | 7 letters

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SPENDER

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SPENDER is the 7-letter answer for the clue "Big ___ (person throwing cash around)". 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 5D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SPENDER in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • SPENDER has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 5D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 7-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Big ___ (person throwing cash around)", 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 7-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 5D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 5D
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Mini
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