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For a blank clue, the missing entry should make the full phrase sound natural, not merely match a dictionary definition.
NYT Mini Crossword
Lhasa ___ (dog breed) NYT Crossword Clue
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APSO
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Why This Answer Fits
APSO is the 4-letter answer for "Lhasa ___ (dog breed)" in the NYT Mini Crossword. The clue is a fill-in-the-blank phrase, so the answer works by completing the wording naturally while matching the grid slot at 4D.
- Grid entry: APSO in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- This is Down at 4D, so use the Across crossings to confirm APSO.
- APSO has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 4D.
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Read the phrase aloud and look for a 4-letter entry that completes the blank naturally.
How to solve it
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Classify this as a fill-in-the-blank and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- For a blank clue, the missing entry should make the full phrase sound natural, not merely match a dictionary definition.
- This clue appears at 4D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 4D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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Extra Notes for This Clue
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Down at 4D, so use the Across crossings to confirm APSO.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a fill-in-the-blank and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
April 27, 2026 Mini / 4D / 4 letters
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