Beef cattle breed — NYT Mini Clue (October 21, 2025)
Word Tips celebrates agricultural knowledge that crosses into everyday vocabulary, and the Mini honors that crossover by selecting ANGUS. This breed recognition taps into both farming expertise and dining experiences, making it an accessible yet satisfying solve for crossword enthusiasts.
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Beef cattle breed
Whether you know them from ranching scenes or premium steakhouse menus, ANGUS cattle represent excellence in beef production. The Mini cleverly tests your agricultural vocabulary while keeping the answer firmly within everyday cultural knowledge.
Crossing Helpers
- 1-Across EXAMPLE provides solid letter confirmation so ANGUS slides perfectly into place.
- 5-Across SAMPLE provides solid letter confirmation so ANGUS slides perfectly into place.
- 2-Down LEAK provides solid letter confirmation so ANGUS slides perfectly into place.
- 3-Down JUNO provides solid letter confirmation so ANGUS slides perfectly into place.
Strategy Notes
Breed Recognition
ANGUS cattle are among the most famous beef breeds worldwide, known for their high-quality marbled meat and distinctive black coloration.
Crossword Familiarity
ANGUS is a crossword staple – five letters, common vowel-consonant pattern, and instantly recognizable to puzzle solvers.
Agricultural Context
The Mini often uses familiar, everyday knowledge. Most people have encountered ANGUS beef on restaurant menus or in grocery stores.
Letter Benefits
Strong starting A and ending S give excellent crossing potential, while NG creates memorable middle anchors for intersecting words.