Awaken Daily / 110D / 4 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
Mix, as a sauce NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Mix, as a sauce, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 4D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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STIR
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
STIR is the 4-letter answer for the clue: Mix, as a sauce. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 4D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: STIR in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- STIR has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 4D.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using STIR
Awaken Daily / 42A / 4 letters
Puzzle clues Position 4D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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History
Clue History
June 4, 2026 Mini / 4D / 4 letters
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