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NYT Mini • October 1, 2025
Give it ___!
Answer:
AREST
Hint:
Think of a phrase you might shout to encourage someone to take a break or pause their efforts.
Explanation:
This clue plays on the phrase "give it a rest," which means to stop doing something or take a break. The word "rest" is split into "a rest" to fit the answer format, turning it into "AREST." It’s a simple charade-style clue where "a" is added to "rest" to form the answer.
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