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NYT Mini • September 26, 2025
Businesses where the tongue-twisted might order a 1-Across/5-Across?
Answer:
CAFES
Hint:
Think of cozy spots where people often struggle to say "triple triple" or "mocha choca latte" quickly.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the idea of tongue twisters—specifically the classic "How much wood would a woodchuck chuck" line—where "woodchuck" sounds like "wood shake." A "wood shake" could be a drink made with wood (like a wooden stirrer) or a playful twist on a milkshake, which you’d order at a café. The answer "CAFES" fits because they’re places where someone might stumble over a tricky order like that.
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General solving tip
A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.
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