May 30, 2026 Mini / 6D / 4 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
Text that gets the reply "STOP," say NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Text that gets the reply "STOP," say, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 6D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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SPAM
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
SPAM is the 4-letter answer for the clue: Text that gets the reply "STOP," say. The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 6D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SPAM in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- SPAM has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 6D.
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Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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