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NYT Mini • September 21, 2025

Recipe amt.

Answer:

TSP

Hint:

Think of the smallest standard measurement you'd use for vanilla extract or salt in baking—it's often seen on spoons.

Explanation:

"Recipe amt." is short for "recipe amount," which hints at a common cooking measurement. The answer "TSP" stands for teaspoon, a standard unit in recipes. Crossword clues often use abbreviations like this to save space, so "TSP" fits perfectly as a concise three-letter answer.

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