NYT Mini Crossword

With ___ breath (anxiously waiting) NYT Crossword Clue

6A | 5 letters

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BATED

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

BATED is the 5-letter answer for the clue "With ___ breath (anxiously waiting)". 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 6A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: BATED in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • BATED has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 6A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "With ___ breath (anxiously waiting)", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 6A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 6A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Mini
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