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Here are some hints and the solution for the four across "Make very happy" hint on the Nov. 4 NYT Mini Crossword.

While solving the NYT Mini Crossword, the answer to the “Makes a run for it” clue came to me naturally because there aren’t a lot of words that you’d use to describe a person who is escaping someone.

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today — with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone — but the newspaper’s standard ...

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C'mon, let's get started. The answer to the November 11 (1241) Wordle is STOIC. By submitting your information you agree to ...

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the ...

For a full list of these programs, as well as tips from New York Times constructors and editors on the puzzle making process, see our series on How to Make a Crossword Puzzle. 78 words for a 15× ...

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