NYT Mini Crossword

Body part that might become "fat" after a fight NYT Crossword Clue

1D | 3 letters

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LIP

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Why This Answer Fits

LIP is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Body part that might become "fat" after a fight". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 1D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: LIP in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • LIP has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 1D.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Body part that might become "fat" after a fight", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 1D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 1D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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