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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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Location/language tags (in Paris, in México, in Roma) often want an answer in that language. Try the basic word in French/Spanish/Italian, confirmed by crosses.
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