5 Across
NYT Mini • September 20, 2025
Made cow sounds
Answer:
MOOED
Hint:
Think of the noise a calf might make when calling to its mother in a pasture.
Explanation:
The clue "Made cow sounds" is a straightforward definition pointing to the noise a cow makes. The answer "MOOED" is the past tense of "moo," which is the onomatopoeic word for that sound. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a simple, direct connection between the animal and its familiar call.
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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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