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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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