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NYT Mini • September 17, 2025

Buy the ___ (investing strategy)

Answer:

DIP

Hint:

Think of the market moment when prices drop temporarily—this three-letter term describes snapping up assets at a discount before they rebound.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the common investing phrase "buy the dip," which means purchasing an asset when its price temporarily drops. The word "dip" here isn’t just about a decline—it’s the exact term investors use for that momentary low point. The clue leaves the blank for you to fill in the well-known strategy, making it a straightforward fill-in-the-blank with a financial twist. If you’ve heard traders talk about snagging stocks on sale, this is the shorthand they’re using.

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General solving tip

Fill-in-the-blank clues want a set phrase or idiom. The crosses usually confirm the exact wording.

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