NYT Mini Crossword
Toy brand that sells a nearly five-foot-tall Eiffel Tower, consisting of 10,001 pieces NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
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For the clue: Toy brand that sells a nearly five-foot-tall Eiffel Tower, consisting of 10,001 pieces, 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 1A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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LEGO
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Why This Answer Fits
LEGO is the 4-letter answer for the clue: Toy brand that sells a nearly five-foot-tall Eiffel Tower, consisting of 10,001 pieces. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 1A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: LEGO in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- LEGO has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.
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