6 Across

NYT Mini • September 4, 2025

Elevator choice

Answer:

FLOOR

Hint:

Think of what you press to tell the elevator where you're headed—it’s not a button for up or down.

Explanation:

When you step into an elevator, you pick a "floor" as your destination—it’s the straightforward answer here. The clue plays on the double meaning of "choice," since selecting a floor is the action you take, not just a physical part of the building. No tricks or hidden meanings, just a direct nod to how elevators work in everyday life.

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