NYT Mini October 12, 2025: 7A - Symbolic flower in Buddhism

Answer: LOTUS

5 letters

Cultural Significance

The lotus represents purity rising above murky waters, a core metaphor across Buddhist teachings. That symbolism makes LOTUS a staple entry whenever editors allude to Buddhism, meditation, or Eastern iconography. Recognizing these recurring cultural touchpoints transforms potentially tricky clues into instant solves.

Crossword Frequency

LOTUS appears frequently thanks to its friendly vowel-consonant mix.
Shares letters with JOKER and TRAPS, anchoring the across section.
Down entries COLOR and AMP UP confirm the internal O and T positions.

Solving Tip

Lotus is one of the go-to answers for any clue pointing to Buddhism, yoga, or serene imagery. Keep it top-of-mind along with OM, SUTRA, and TIBET to handle spiritually themed Minis quickly.

Further Connections

Familiarize yourself with lotus-related vocabulary like PADMA (Sanskrit), NELUMBO (the genus), and mudra references that might appear in Sunday-level grids.

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NYT Mini October 12, 2025: 7A - Symbolic flower in Buddhism

Answer: LOTUS

Cultural Significance

Crossword Frequency

Solving Tip

Further Connections

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