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Taking this one stage further, the clue word can hint at the word or words to be abbreviated rather than giving the word itself. For example: "About" for C or CA (for "circa"), or RE. "Say" for EG, used to mean "for example". More obscure clue words of this variety include: "Model" for T, referring to the Model T.
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword. NYT Mini Across Hints 1 Across: Chief Norse god — HINT: It starts with the letter "O"
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword. NYT Mini Across Hints. 1 Across: Like a dry-cleaned shirt or fresh sheets — HINT: It starts with the letter "C"
a close relationship or connection; an affair. The French meaning is broader; liaison also means "bond"' such as in une liaison chimique (a chemical bond) lingerie a type of female underwear. littérateur an intellectual (can be pejorative in French, meaning someone who writes a lot but does not have a particular skill). [36] louche
Pages in category "French slang" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Article 15 (idiom) G.
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword. NYT Mini Across Hints. 1 Across: The translation of this English word is "sinister" in Latin — HINT: ...
Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword. NYT Mini Across Hints. 1 Across: "Vertically challenged" — HINT: It starts with the letter "S"
Note that the word in French has retained the general meaning: e.g. château in French means "castle" and chef means "chief". In fact, loanwords from French generally have a more restricted or specialised meaning than in the original language, e.g. legume (in Fr. légume means "vegetable"), gateau (in Fr. gâteau means "cake").