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NYT Mini • September 23, 2025

Vegetarian foods brand

Answer:

AMYS

Hint:

This brand's frozen meals often feature organic ingredients and are named after its founder, a chef from California.

Explanation:

The clue "Vegetarian foods brand" points to Amy’s, a well-known company specializing in organic and vegetarian frozen meals. The answer is shortened to "AMYS" to fit crossword conventions, dropping the apostrophe and "s" for brevity. If you’ve seen their products in grocery stores, the name should click—it’s a straightforward brand reference without any hidden wordplay.

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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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