“Right away!” — NYT Mini Crossword Clue (October 19, 2025)
Word Tips says this clue screams urgency. The Mini drops ASAP, the memo abbreviation for do it now. Apostrophes show as ' and quotation marks as " so the markup is as punctual as the answer.
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“Right away!”
The clue quotes everyday speech, and the answer is the shorthand you see in texts and meeting notes. Word Tips highlights synonyms like immediately and at once, sealing the entry. Four letters, easy crosses, zero delay.
Crossing Countdown
- 1-Across GAG ensures the letters land instantly so you can keep your solve under two minutes.
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Speedy Solving Tips
Meaning Cue
Word Tips translates ASAP to "as soon as possible." That is the same energy as "Right away!" so the fit is instant.
Alternate Clue
Watch for reusable prompts like "Now, in a memo" or "Urgent office note." They all point back to ASAP.
Synonym Scan
If you are tempted by STAT or PRONTO, remember the Mini usually reserves STAT for medical contexts. ASAP covers general urgency.
Solve Smart
Drop ASAP the second you see quotation marks around an imperative phrase. It always pays off in speed.