7 Across
NYT Mini • August 14, 2025
Ugly poster?
Answer:
TROLL
Hint:
5-letter answer
Explanation:
"Ugly poster?" plays on the double meaning of "troll." In internet culture, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory or ugly comments to provoke reactions. The clue also hints at the mythical creature—a troll—which is often depicted as ugly, tying both definitions together neatly.