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NYT Mini • September 27, 2025

Toyota's ___4

Answer:

RAV

Hint:

This compact SUV's name stands for "Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive," a model that helped popularize the crossover segment in the '90s.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the Toyota RAV4, a popular compact SUV. The "___4" part hints at the last character being "4," leaving "RAV" as the answer. It’s a straightforward abbreviation where the model name is split to fit the crossword’s length.

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