6 Across

NYT Mini • August 20, 2025

Phobos and Deimos, for Mars

Answer:

MOONS

Hint:

These two rocky bodies orbit the Red Planet like Earth’s own lunar companion does.

Explanation:

Phobos and Deimos are the two natural satellites orbiting Mars, so the clue is directly naming them as examples of what Mars has. The answer "MOONS" fits because that’s the general term for objects like Phobos and Deimos that revolve around a planet. There’s no wordplay here—just a straightforward reference to Mars’ two well-known moons.

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