NYT Mini Crossword

Collective objective ... or what the ends of 1-Down, 6-Across and 14-Across lead to NYT Crossword Clue

4D | 8 letters

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test an 8-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue: Collective objective ... or what the ends of 1-Down, 6-Across and 14-Across lead to, 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 an 8-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • The answer slot has 8 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.
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TEAMGOAL

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

TEAMGOAL is the 8-letter answer for the clue: Collective objective ... or what the ends of 1-Down, 6-Across and 14-Across lead to. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 4D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: TEAMGOAL in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Direct clue.
  • TEAMGOAL has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 4D.

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Position 4D
Answer length 8
Puzzle type Mini
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