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NYT Mini • September 10, 2025
Pictures of fractures, perhaps
Answer:
XRAYS
Hint:
["Think of the medical imaging technique that uses electromagnetic waves to reveal what’s hidden beneath the skin, often showing broken bones in black and white."]
Explanation:
"Pictures of fractures" hints at medical images showing broken bones, which are commonly captured using X-rays. The word "perhaps" signals that "fractures" might not be the only thing X-rays show, but it’s the most direct link. The answer is simply the plural form of the imaging technique—XRAYS—since crossword answers are often in that format.