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NYT Mini • August 14, 2025

"Better Call ___" ("Breaking Bad" spinoff)

Answer:

SAUL

Hint:

4-letter answer

Explanation:

This clue references the popular TV show Better Call Saul, a spinoff of Breaking Bad that focuses on the morally flexible lawyer Saul Goodman. The blank in "Better Call ___" directly hints at the character’s name, which is also the show’s title. Since the answer is short and fits the space, "SAUL" is the obvious solution. Fans of the series would recognize it instantly.

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