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NYT Mini • August 1, 2025

Ketchup brand

Answer:

HUNTS

Hint:

Here’s a helpful hint for the clue "Ketchup brand" with the answer "HUNTS": **"Tomato product often paired with mustard."** This hint guides the solver toward thinking about condiments and common brand names without directly stating the answer. It’s easier than the original clue but still requires a bit of deduction.

Explanation:

The clue **"Ketchup brand"** leads to the answer **"HUNTS"** because **Hunt's** is a well-known brand of ketchup and other tomato-based products. The answer is a straightforward reference to the brand name, with no additional wordplay or hidden meanings involved. The clue directly points to the brand, making it a simple definition-based crossword entry. (Note: The answer is written in all caps as is standard in crossword puzzles, but the brand is properly styled as "Hunt's" with an apostrophe.)

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