NYT Mini Crossword

Faint after eye contact with one's crush, say NYT Crossword Clue

5D | 5 letters

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SWOON

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SWOON is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Faint after eye contact with one's crush, say". 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 5D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SWOON in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Example clue.
  • SWOON has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 5D.

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Hint

The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 5-letter answer that can satisfy the example.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Faint after eye contact with one's crush, say", 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 5-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
  • The answer slot has 5 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 5
Puzzle type Mini
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