8 Across

NYT Mini • September 30, 2025

Got some shut-eye

Answer:

SLEPT

Hint:

Think of what you might do after a long day when your body needs to recharge—it’s a past tense action that often happens at night.

Explanation:

"Got some shut-eye" is a casual way to say someone slept, so the answer is simply "SLEPT." The phrase "shut-eye" is a playful slang term for sleep, referencing how people close their eyes when resting. No wordplay or tricks here—it’s a straightforward definition clue.

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