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NYT Daily • August 15, 2025
Itsy-bitsy
Answer:
MINI
Hint:
Think of a small car brand that also describes something tiny.
Explanation:
"Itsy-bitsy" is a playful way to describe something very small, often used in nursery rhymes like Itsy Bitsy Spider. The answer "MINI" fits because it’s a short, informal term for something tiny—like a miniskirt or a Mini Cooper car. The clue relies on the everyday meaning of "mini" rather than any hidden wordplay.