New York Times Mini Crossword
Last seen: October 28, 2025
Working on the NYT Mini clue “Blame-shifting words”? Below are solver-friendly hints, a spoiler-safe reveal, and a quick note on why this short phrase is a classic Mini-style entry. For daily help and archives, visit Clue of the Day.
Clue
Blame-shifting words
What it’s pointing to
A quick, defensive phrase someone says to deny fault—short, punchy, and super common in everyday speech.
Hints (no spoilers)
Think of what kids (and adults!) blurt out immediately when something goes wrong and fingers start pointing.
The Mini often runs common two-word phrases as a single, spaceless string in the grid.
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Why “NOTME” Fits This Clue
The phrase “Not me” is a quintessential denial—exactly the sort of everyday speech the NYT Mini loves. In crossword form, multi-word phrases commonly lose the space, so you’ll enter it as NOTME. Short, common letters make it a quick fill once the clue’s tone clicks.