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NYT Mini • November 30, 2025

Eight Crazy Nights" or "12 Angry Men

Answer:

MOVIE

Hint:

Think of what you might stream on a screen that tells a story with actors, often lasting around 90 to 180 minutes. Both examples in the clue fit this category.

Explanation:

This clue gives two examples of well-known films: Eight Crazy Nights (an animated comedy by Adam Sandler) and 12 Angry Men (a classic courtroom drama). Both titles refer to works categorized as movies, so the answer is simply the general term for what they are. The clue relies on recognizing these as film titles rather than any hidden wordplay or deeper meaning.

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