Wiggler in a sock Mini / 7D / 3 letters
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___ socks (1970s fad) NYT Crossword Clue
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TOE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
TOE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "___ socks (1970s fad)". 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 9A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TOE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- TOE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 9A.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "___ socks (1970s fad)", 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 9A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 9A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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History
Clue History
June 17, 2026 Mini / 9A / 3 letters
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