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NYT Mini • September 26, 2025

Gaston's sidekick in "Beauty and the Beast" (French for "the fool")

Answer:

LEFOU

Hint:

This bumbling henchman is often seen cheering on Gaston’s antics and even has his own musical number where he dreams of being just like him.

Explanation:

This clue points to Gaston’s bumbling, loyal henchman in Beauty and the Beast, whose name is Lefou. The hint "French for 'the fool'" directly translates his name—le fou means "the fool" in French, reinforcing his comedic, dim-witted role in the story. The answer fits both the character reference and the linguistic nod, making it a straightforward but clever solve.

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