Lettuce unit Daily / 56D / 4 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
"Watch your ___!" NYT Crossword Clue
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HEAD
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
HEAD is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Watch your ___!". 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: HEAD in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- HEAD has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 9A.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Watch your ___!", 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 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 9A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 9A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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History
Clue History
July 24, 2026 Mini / 9A / 4 letters
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