‘What’s longer in the morning and evening than it is at noon’ NYT Mini Crossword answer and hints

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The NYT Mini’s “What’s longer in the morning and evening than it is at noon” clue might read funny to an impure mind (sorry), but there’s actually a really good solution buried at the heart of it—so let’s run through some hints and the answer.

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‘What’s longer in the morning and evening than it is at noon’ NYT Mini clue hints

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  • Hint one: It starts with “S.”
  • Hint two: Dark.
  • Hint three: Bane was part of this league.
  • Hint four: A figure that follows you everywhere you go.

This crossword grid looks more intimidating than usual but let’s stop your worrying and start winning.

‘What’s longer in the morning and evening than it is at noon’ answer Aug. 16 NYT Mini

SHADOW” is the answer, and in today’s unique NYT Times crossword with many six-letter answers, this solution doesn’t have a complex meaning.

Your shadow follows you everywhere and you have no say in the matter, whereas Bane is a notorious villain in the Batman universe who was part of Ra’s al Ghul’s League of Shadows unit—also referred to as the League of Villains in some circles.

Aug. 16 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle: All clues and answers

Across

Down

  • 5D “Surely you___!” — JEST
  • 6D Coniferous trees with red berries — YEWS
  • 1D Interlocks (with) — MESHES
  • 2D Esoteric — ARCANE
  • 3D Give false hope to — LEAD ON
  • 4D Ship into the country — IMPORT

‘What’s longer in the morning and evening than it is at noon’ NYT difficulty, explained

You can tell it’s Friday: My brain tried “Sunset,” “TheDay,” and other bizarre concoctions until four down and five down steered me on the right track. “Shadow” isn’t difficult (even though I made it) and it’s logical, so, I’m going to finish off this NYT Mini Crossword clue guide with a generous three out of five rating.

How to play more puzzles like NYT Mini Crossword

All you need to do to play more free daily word games is check out the LA TimesWashington PostStrands, and Spelling Bee. Each one is different enough from the NYT Mini to varying degrees and is sure to leave you satiated.

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