June 23, 2026 Mini / 7D / 3 letters
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___-Manuel Miranda NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
LIN is the 3-letter answer for the clue "___-Manuel Miranda". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 7D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: LIN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- LIN has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 7D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "___-Manuel Miranda", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 7D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 7D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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