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NYT Mini • September 17, 2025

1/23/45 and 6/7/89

Answer:

DATES

Hint:

Think of how these numbers might mark special occasions or deadlines, often written in a shorthand format.

Explanation:

This clue presents two sequences of numbers separated by slashes, mimicking how dates are often written (month/day/year or day/month/year). The first part "1/23/45" and the second "6/7/89" look like shorthand for calendar dates, like January 23, 1945, or June 7, 1989. The answer "DATES" plays on this format, treating the numbers as literal dates rather than a math problem or code. It’s a straightforward example of a clue where the surface meaning hints at the answer without any hidden wordplay.

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Short grid glue often mirrors map or address abbreviations (ENE, AVE, ST). If the clue looks abbreviated, the answer probably is too.

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