Roomful of students — NYT Mini Clue (October 22, 2025)
Word Tips taps into educational vocabulary, serving up CLASS as the perfect answer. Whether you think of the physical space or the student group, CLASS captures the essence beautifully. Apostrophes render as ' and quotation marks as " for clean HTML.
1 Across
Roomful of students
Drop CLASS and feel the academic satisfaction. Word Tips emphasizes both the spatial and collective aspects, making this answer feel natural and immediate. The five-letter structure fits perfectly in the Mini's grid, and the crossing letters will seal the deal.
Crossing Helpers
- 1-Across LUNCH provides essential letter confirmation so CLASS writes itself in.
- 1-Down CLIMB provides essential letter confirmation so CLASS writes itself in.
- 2-Down HAPPY provides essential letter confirmation so CLASS writes itself in.
- 3-Down ANNIE provides essential letter confirmation so CLASS writes itself in.
Strategy Notes
Educational Context
Word Tips reminds us that a CLASS represents both the physical room and the collective group of students. In educational settings, this term is ubiquitous and instantly recognizable.
Synonym Check
Think of related terms like classroom, pupils, students, or course group. CLASS fits perfectly as the most common five-letter option.
Alternate Clue
Watch for hints like "Schoolroom gathering" or "Teacher's group" — CLASS handles them all with ease.
Solve Smart
The C from CLIMB and A from HAPPY give you a strong start, while the S from ANNIE and S from LUNCH confirm the ending. Solid crossing support.