Neighbors of Norwegians — NYT Mini Crossword Clue (October 14, 2025)
Scandinavia anchors the final down clue. Below you will find the confirmed answer, geography insights, and Word Tips context. Apostrophes render as ' and quotation marks appear as ".
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Neighbors of Norwegians
The answer SWEDES refers to residents of Sweden, which shares a long land border with Norway. The Word Tips hint mentions the vegetable swede, but the alternate clue “Vegetarian natives? (6)” winks at the nationality.
Why SWEDES Fits
Geographic Accuracy
- Norway borders Sweden directly to the east, making Swedes the obvious neighboring nationality.
- Six-letter plural matches the clue's plural construction “Neighbors.”
- Word Tips highlights a playful alternate clue referencing plant-based “natives,” giving a punny confirmation.
Crossing Certainty
- S aligns with STS and SURE, two rock-solid across entries.
- W intersects BRAD, ensuring the second letter.
- E repeats twice and shares squares with CARBS and GOCART.
- D crosses A COW, locking the central consonant.
Geography & Puzzle Strategy
Know Scandinavian Borders
Scandinavian geography is crossword canon. Norway shares land with Sweden and Finland, while Denmark borders Germany.
Watch for Plural Clues
The plural “Neighbors” guarantees a plural answer, steering you away from single-country names.
Use Word Tips Hints
The source's hints about a root vegetable named swede and vegetarian natives confirm the nationality angle.
Crossing Verification
With each letter crossing top-tier across answers, SWEDES becomes the only plausible fill, eliminating misdirection.
Vocabulary Connections
Related Entries
- SCANDINAVIA
- NORDIC
- OSLO
- BERGEN
Synonyms & Associations
- Swedish
- Stockholm
- Fjords
- Baltic
Letter Breakdown
The consonant-vowel mix S-W-E-D-E-S offers smooth crossing opportunities. Duplicate letters emphasize accuracy since both E positions must match confident down fills.