Sipping on chilled beer after a long week of work does sound refreshing. But have you looked closely into the brands’ logos while chugging the drinks like there’s no tomorrow? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Symbol in the Budweiser and Corona logos,” tests your beverage brands’ knowledge and asks you to find the common symbol between the two companies.
If you’re struggling to guess the answer, here are some hints to put you on the right track.
‘Symbol in the Budweiser and Corona logos’ NYT Aug. 24 Mini Crossword hints and answer
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- Hint 1: The solution is a word that represents a symbol of royalty, often worn by kings and queens.
- Hint 2: The five-letter answer is present in the name of Netflix’s popular historical drama television series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
- Hint 3: It starts with the letter “C.”
- Hint 4: The solution is also used in various phrases such as “Jewel in the —–.”
Stop! The Royal Guards will present the answer for you.
Did you already see it coming? The answer to two down in the Aug. 24 New York Times Mini Crossword is “CROWN.” Budweiser and Corona brands have the crown logo in common but the reasons for it are completely different. For Corona, the brand’s name itself is the Spanish word for “crown,” which ties directly into the brand’s identity. On the other hand, Budweiser’s slogan is the “King of Beers” which is illustrated by the crown on their logo.
Crowns in logos are commonly used to convey messages of luxury, heritage, authority, and leadership. They are especially prevalent in industries like luxury goods, beverages, hospitality, and even some sports teams.
‘Symbol in the Budweiser and Corona logos’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating
I have a decent eidetic memory, and I occasionally drink beers, so it didn’t take me a lot of time to guess the only symbol in both the brand’s logo. Having said that, if you’re someone who is sober and you’re hearing these brands for the first time, there’s a high chance you’d find it difficult. So, I’d give it a three out of five for difficulty.
NYT Mini Crossword (Aug. 24) answers
Across
- 1A Eight: Prefix — OCTO
- 5A Got stuck, as a video — FROZE
- 7A Over 90% of Maine and 80% of New Hampshire — FOREST
- 9A Coverage of the Summer Olympics? — SWIMCAP
- 11A Like residents of Kathmandu — NEPALI
- 12A Casually drink — SIPON
- 13A The “1” of $0.01 — CENT
Down
- 1D Turn-___ (unattractive qualities) — OFFS
- 2D Symbol in the Budweiser and Corona logos — CROWN
- 3D Defeated party in the recent U.K. elections — TORIES
- 4D Popular weight loss drug — OZEMPIC
- 6D Ford S.U.V. — ESCAPE
- 8D Eagle’s claw — TALON
- 10D Ice cream purchase — PINT
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