NYT Mini October 9, 2025: 1A - 1982 Roald Dahl novel, with "The"

Answer: BFG

3 letters

Clue Analysis

The titular work referenced is "The BFG", a 1982 children's novel by Roald Dahl. In crosswords, clues that include phrasing like "with "The"" often point to a title where the definite article is prefixed to the answer.

BFG stands for Big Friendly Giant, and the initialism is what appears as the crossword entry. The clue directs solvers to the recognizable title while expecting the core letters.

Why This Answer Works

Publication year aligns with the clue: 1982.
Common crossword convention for titles: entry excludes the article.
Widely known children's literature title increases clue fairness.

Context & Similar Clues

Titles in crosswords frequently drop leading articles. Similar patterns include "The Iliad" → ILIAD and "The Shining" → SHINING.

Children's lit initialisms: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" → often CHOCOLATE clues.
Film and book entries commonly trim "The" for grid symmetry.

Crossword Strategy Tips

When a clue says "with "The"", think of the core title minus the article.
Check crossings to confirm initialisms like BFG versus full words.
Use publication years as a precision anchor to disambiguate titles.

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NYT Mini October 9, 2025: 1A - 1982 Roald Dahl novel, with "The"

Answer: BFG

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