The answer to “Gift of ___ (ability to speak eloquently)” is an example of a fine orator, and you don’t need to be one yourself to crack the July 29 NYT Mini Crossword clue here.
The ability to speak eloquently comes in handy in many walks of life, including meetings, public speaking, interviews, and today’s NYT Times Mini word game.
‘Gift of (ability to speak eloquently)’ one across NYT Mini Crossword solution and hints
- Hint 1: Rhymes with a typical boxing strike.
- Hint 2: One vowel is sandwiched between two consonants.
- Hint 3: A shortened version of a The Simpsons hand puppet.
- Hint 4: It starts with “G.”
This was a tricky one to deliver clues for, and if you still can’t get it, prepare for the answer.
For the “Gift of ___ (ability to speak eloquently)” clue, the answer we are looking for is “GAB,” as many people do possess the gift of the gab.
The clues match up perfectly, too. A Jab is a typical boxing strike, “A” is sandwiched between “G” and “B,” if you know your Simpsons, the sassy and foul-mouthed Gabbo might have rung a bell, and, of course, it does start with “G.”
Meaning of Gab, explained
Gift of Gab or the Gift of the Gab is a decades-old idiom and a term used to describe someone excellent at speaking—no matter the circumstance. They can talk themself out of trouble, their words and syntax are so on point that listeners hang onto their every word, and their eloquence ensures they are earmarked with the “Gift of the Gab” quality.
Gift of Gab is also a 1934 film about a man who demonstrates this very quality.
All clues and answers for July 29 NYT Mini Crossword
Across
- 1A Gift of ___ (ability to speak eloquently) — GAB
- 4A With 7-Across, total goofball — SILLY
- 6A Take in as one’s own — ADOPT
- 7A See 4-Across — GOOSE
- 8A Street haunted by Freddy Krueger — ELM
Down
- 1D Rhyming partner of doom — GLOOM
- 2D Where Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn are — ALPS
- 3D Tiny, tiny part of a gig — BYTE
- 4D Wise-sounding herb — SAGE
- 5D Hero — IDOL
‘Gift of (ability to speak eloquently)’ NYT Crossword Mini difficulty rating
The solution is very much a case of: You know it or you don’t. I’m familiar with the “Gift of the Gab,” but others might not be so fortunate. I’d go for a two out of five, personally, but for a wider audience who might struggle a bit more with this specific phrase, I’m happy to settle on a comfortable three out of five for difficulty.
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