NYT Mini October 10, 2025: 1D - Rhyming partner of moan

Answer: GROAN

5 letters

Clue Breakdown

The clue hints directly at a rhyme pair. Moan and groan are synonymous expressions for sounds of displeasure or pain, making GROAN the natural partner.

Minis frequently employ rhyme-based clues because they are fair, friendly, and easy to confirm with crossings. Once you spot the rhyme, the answer tends to fall quickly.

Why GROAN Works

The entry shares the same ending sound with moan.
Common crossword vocabulary that appears across difficulty levels.
Crossing letters reinforce the selection and eliminate alternatives like "groin" or "grown."

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"Rhyming partner of sit" → FIT.
"Rhyming partner of tar" → CAR.
"Rhyming partner of tear" → PEER.

Crossword Strategy Tip

For rhyme clues, jot down all words that rhyme with the given term and cross-check lengths. Elimination by letter count and common usage usually narrows it to the entry editors expect.

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NYT Mini October 10, 2025: 1D - Rhyming partner of moan

Answer: GROAN

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