NYT Mini Crossword

Nourish, as a garden NYT Crossword Clue

4A | 5 letters

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WATER

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

WATER is the 5-letter answer for "Nourish, as a garden" in the NYT Mini Crossword. The wording acts as a direct definition or close paraphrase, and the crossing entries at 4A help confirm the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: WATER in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Direct clue.
  • This is Across at 4A, so use the Down crossings to confirm WATER.
  • WATER has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 4A.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 4A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 4A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 4A, so use the Down crossings to confirm WATER.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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