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NYT Mini October 9, 2025: 4D - Actress Rooney

Answer: MARA

4 letters

Clue Analysis

Rooney Mara, Academy Award–nominated actress, is regularly clued by first or last name to fit short slots.

Why This Answer Works

  • Disambiguation via given name plus profession removes ambiguity.
  • Common 4-letter surname entry aligns with Mini constraints.

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