NYT Mini Crossword

Justice Sotomayor NYT Crossword Clue

8A | 5 letters

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SONIA

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Why This Answer Fits

SONIA is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Justice Sotomayor". 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 8A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: SONIA in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
SONIA has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 8A.

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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 5-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Justice Sotomayor", 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 5-letter slot.
The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 8A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

Position 8A

Answer length 5

Puzzle type Mini

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Clue History

May 26, 2026 Mini / 8A / 5 letters

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