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Ticketmaster purchases — NYT Mini Crossword Clue (October 18, 2025)

Word Tips mentions chairs and the anagram ASSET. That is our cue to lock in SEATS. The explanation below keeps the tone casual, showing how the letters line up without getting bogged down in corporate ticketing lingo. Apostrophes appear as ' and quotation marks as " for clean HTML.

15 Across

Ticketmaster purchases

SEATS

Ticketmaster sells access to seats, whether they are in stadiums, arenas, or theaters. Word Tips even cushions the answer with "Parts of pants" as a cheeky alternate clue, which works because it reinforces the plural S on the end.

Crossing Safety Net

  • 2-Down PROTIPS covers the vowels and the tricky S pair, eliminating any temptation to drop in tix or seats as singular.
  • 12-Down ALFA covers the vowels and the tricky S pair, eliminating any temptation to drop in tix or seats as singular.
  • 1-Down COMB covers the vowels and the tricky S pair, eliminating any temptation to drop in tix or seats as singular.

Solver Cheat Sheet

Meaning Hint

Ticketmaster sells seating. Any clue referencing the brand almost always aims for SEATS.

Anagram Prompt

ASSET rearranged is SEATS, a slick Word Tips reminder that nails the letter order.

Alternate Cue

Expect hints like "What you might upgrade to VIP" or "Concert bowl buys." Both resolve to SEATS.

Solve Smart

Plural clues usually demand plural answers. Lock in SEATS, double check the crosses above, and move along.