June 6, 2026 Mini / 3D / 7 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
Paper pusher? NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 7-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Paper pusher?, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 7-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 3D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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STAPLER
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
STAPLER is the 7-letter answer for the clue: Paper pusher?. The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 3D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: STAPLER in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- STAPLER has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 3D.
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Answer length 7
Puzzle type Mini
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