NYT Mini Crossword

Invisible life force, in Chinese philosophy NYT Crossword Clue

6D | 3 letters

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CHI

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Why This Answer Fits

CHI is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Invisible life force, in Chinese philosophy". The clue uses a language indicator, so the answer is best checked as a vocabulary or translation entry. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 6D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: CHI in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Language clue.
  • CHI has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 6D.

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Hint

A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 3-letter pattern.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Invisible life force, in Chinese philosophy", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a language clue.

  • A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 3-letter pattern.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 6D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 6D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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