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NYT Mini • August 18, 2025

Indianapolis N.F.L. team

Answer:

COLTS

Hint:

5-letter answer

Explanation:

This clue refers to the professional football team based in Indianapolis, which competes in the National Football League (N.F.L.). The answer is "COLTS," the name of the team since they relocated from Baltimore in 1984. The clue is straightforward—no wordplay or hidden meanings—just a direct reference to the city and league. If you follow the N.F.L., you’d recognize this as the only team associated with Indianapolis.

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