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NYT Mini • August 30, 2025

Texter's "Don't worry about it"

Answer:

NBD

Hint:

This three-letter shorthand reassures someone that a minor mistake or delay isn’t worth stressing over—often seen in casual messages.

Explanation:

This clue plays on modern texting slang where "NBD" stands for "no big deal." When someone says "Don’t worry about it" in a casual text, they’re often brushing off a concern—just like "NBD" does. The answer is a shorthand version of that reassuring phrase, common in quick digital conversations. Think of it as the text-speak equivalent of waving away a problem.

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