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NYT Mini • September 27, 2025

Chris of "Guardians of the Galaxy"

Answer:

PRATT

Hint:

This actor also starred as a dinosaur-taming hero in a blockbuster franchise and shares his last name with a type of trick.

Explanation:

This clue refers to actor Chris Pratt, who played the lead role of Star-Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. The name "Chris" is his first name, and "Pratt" is his last name, which fits the answer. Since crossword answers are usually last names for people, the clue points directly to "PRATT."

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