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Class for dummies? — NYT Mini Crossword Clue (October 18, 2025)

Word Tips hints that this clue nods to lifeguard basics. The Mini locks in CPR, the lifesaving crash course that every beginner can take. Expect all apostrophes to appear as ' and quotation marks as " throughout this recap.

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Class for dummies?

CPR

The clue plays with the defibrillator training every newbie gets when they enroll in a lifesaving course. Word Tips calls it an EMT activity, abbr. The Mini keeps it informal by tagging "dummies" after the famous book series, steering you toward CPR before you even finish scanning the crosses. The mnemonic is simple: CPR is the class, and you actually train on a dummy.

Crossing Safety Net

  • 1-Down COMB locks each letter so you do not second guess the abbreviation, keeping your streak alive without a redo.
  • 4-Across UGG locks each letter so you do not second guess the abbreviation, keeping your streak alive without a redo.
  • 2-Down PROTIPS locks each letter so you do not second guess the abbreviation, keeping your streak alive without a redo.
  • 7-Across ORE locks each letter so you do not second guess the abbreviation, keeping your streak alive without a redo.

Solver Cheat Sheet

Meaning Hint

Word Tips cites EMT's life saving activity. The Mini loves abbreviations for high stakes procedures, making CPR a textbook fit.

Anagram Prompt

Rearranging PER keeps the same letters, so you already know the entry uses C, P, and R, which aligns with the Up-Down check.

Alternate Clue

Think of captions like "Emergency responders' classroom" for future crosswords; the wordplay stays consistent.

Solve Smart

When "dummies" appears in a clue, look for training programs or forensics kits. Drop CPR immediately and verify with the crosses highlighted above.