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NYT Mini • September 20, 2025

See 7-Across

Answer:

FOOTBALL

Hint:

This popular sport is often called "the beautiful game" in some countries, though Americans might associate it more with touchdowns than goals.

Explanation:

This clue is a direct reference to another answer in the puzzle, specifically 7-Across, which is "FOOTBALL." The phrase "See 7-Across" means you don’t solve this clue independently—instead, you look at the answer already filled in at 7-Across and copy it here. It’s a common crossword technique to link answers and save space, especially when the same word fits multiple clues. No wordplay or hidden meaning; it’s just pointing you to the solution elsewhere in the grid.

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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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