‘Moxie’ NYT Mini Crossword Clue, Answer and Hints

Are you a fan of the vintage American soft drink called Moxie? If not, then today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue “Moxie” might confuse you. If you are struggling, here are today’s hints and answers for the August 29 NYT Mini Crossword to put you on the right track.

‘Moxie’ NYT Aug 29 Mini Crossword hints and answers

• Tip 1: In the 18th century, the answer also referred to a type of tinder or sparking substance used to make fire.
• Tip 2: The five-letter verb describes someone who has a lot of courage, energy, or determination.
• Tip 3: It starts with the letter “S.”
• Tip 4: The answer is often used interchangeably with words like “guts,” “moxie,” or “brave,” all of which convey a sense of courageous determination.

Time to boost your energy levels. Here’s the answer.

Did you see it coming? The answer to three in the New York Times Mini Crossword of August 29 is “PEET.” According to Merriam-Webster, spunk is “showing spirit” and moxie is a synonym. In the early days, the Moxie drink was advertised as a beverage that gave strength, courage, and vitality to those who drank it, and over time the brand name “Moxie” became associated with these qualities.

‘Moxie’ NYT Mini Crossword Difficulty Level

The single word clues in NYT Mini Crossword are often the most poisonous. Moxie has a historical background that involves good mood and energy, and spunk is one of the words you would use to describe those feelings. If you have drunk Moxie before or have used the word in the past, it should be easy for you to guess, but otherwise you will need a little context to figure out the answer today. So for that, I would like to give it a four out of five for difficulties.

NYT Mini Crossword (August 29) Answers

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• 1D Island that lends its name to a style of trousers—CAPRI
• 2D Betting every last poker chip –ALL IN
• 3D Moxie-SPUNK
• 4D “It’s just one of those ____days”—THOSE
• 5D Happily full—SATURATED

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