Reveal, as Juicy Gossip — NYT Mini Crossword Clue (October 15, 2025)
The midpoint Across clue leans on idiomatic speech and a playful verb. Below you will find the definitive answer, contextual evidence from Word Tips, and solver-forward tactics that keep your Mini streak intact. Apostrophes render as ' and quotation marks as " to preserve clean markup.
6 Across
Reveal, as juicy gossip
The answer SPILL evokes the idiom "spill the tea" or "spill the beans," standard phrases for divulging gossip. Word Tips backs the entry with hints about accidentally dropping liquid and highlight an anagram tie to PILLS, reinforcing the letter arrangement.
Why SPILL Works Perfectly
Definition & Idiom Signals
- The clue's phrasing mirrors "spill the tea," a ubiquitous pop culture phrase for gossiping.
- Word Tips' accidental liquid reference pushes solvers toward SPILL as the metaphorical choice.
- Five-letter structure aligns with mini grid constraints and the symmetrical theme of today's puzzle.
Crossing Confidence
- 1-Down PAPUA locks one of the letters into place.
- 2-Down CHILD locks one of the letters into place.
- 3-Down SOLID locks one of the letters into place.
- 4-Down WSJ locks one of the letters into place.
- 5-Down OLA locks one of the letters into place.
Strategy Notes & Linguistic Context
Watch for Slang Cues
The adjective "juicy" flags gossip slang. When shade or rumor words appear, SPILL often follows as the crossword-friendly verb.
Check for Verb Forms
The infinitive "reveal" nudges solvers toward a present-tense verb. SPILL, not SPILLED or SPILLS, keeps the answer generalized.
Use Crossing Redundancy
The double L invites mistakes if you rush, but crossing abbreviations and short nouns reinforce each letter so you never guess blindly.
Connect to Word Tips Hints
Reference hints like "accidentally drop, as milk" to see how editors steer solvers from literal spills to figurative gossip.
Vocabulary Builder
Related Expressions
- Spill the tea
- Spill the beans
- Dish
- Divulge
Crossword Cousins
- BLAB
- GAB
- TATTLE
- TELL
Letter Pattern Insight
SPILL stacks consonants at the front and back with a single vowel in the middle. The twin L ending is classic crossword style—internalize it for when editors cue similar idioms.