‘Signed, as a contract’ NYT Mini Crossword answer and hints

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Contracts are an important part of everyday business, from companies to athletes. I’ve signed them, and you’ve probably signed them, but there’s a different way of saying you’ve signed a contract—as today’s NYT Mini Crossword asks of you.

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‘Signed, as a contract‘ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 29 hints and answer

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  • Hint one: It features a writing fluid.
  • Hint two: Tattoos have these.
  • Hint three: Name of a magazine.
  • Hint four: Starts with “I.”

I might need you to sign a contract if you want a fifth clue. To avoid this, let’s dive into the solution.

‘Signed, as a contract’ answer Aug. 29 NYT Mini Crossword

INKED” solves the clue, and the solution is another way of signing a contract: “I inked the contract” or “The contract is inked.”

Obviously, the answer features the word “Ink”—a writing fluid. Tattoos have ink (which I can attest to), and Inked is a magazine publication featuring tattoos at the heart of its content.

Aug. 29 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle: All clues and answers

Across

  • 1A Throws, as a fishing line — CASTS
  • 6A Omega’s opposite — ALPHA
  • 7A Hybrid fruit similar to an “aprium” — PLUOT
  • 8A Get the shampoo out — RINSE
  • 9A Signed, as a contract — INKED

Down

  • 1D Island that lends its name to a style of pants — CAPRI
  • 2D Betting every last poker chip — ALL IN
  • 3D Moxie — SPUNK
  • 4D “It’s just one of ____days” — THOSE
  • 5D Happily full — SATED

‘Signed, as a contract‘ NYT Crossword clue difficulty, rated

You can do two things with a contract (other than an attempt to set fire to it): Dot the lines, or ink it/sign it. This is a fairly on-the-nose clue for once, and it’s easy to give this a two out of five difficulty rating.

How to play games like NYT Mini Crossword

Consider trying the LA TimesWashington PostStrands, and Spelling Bee daily word games. From straight-up crossword puzzles to the wordsearch elements of Strands, each one has a unique twist, making them a nice change of pace from the NYT Mini Crossword.

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