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NYT Mini • September 17, 2025

Word with space or Banks

Answer:

OUTER

Hint:

Think of a term that describes something beyond Earth's atmosphere or the edge of a circular area.

Explanation:

This clue plays on two meanings of "space." First, "outer space" is the area beyond Earth's atmosphere, giving us "OUTER." Second, "Banks" refers to the musician Banks, whose hit song "Outer Space" makes the word a fitting answer. The word "with" simply links the two interpretations, hinting that "OUTER" pairs with either "space" or "Banks."

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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