‘Nature’s band-aids, you might say’ NYT Mini Crossword puzzle clue answer and hints

“Nature’s band-aids, you might say,” is one of the trickier clues from today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle. If you aren’t sure of the answer, don’t worry; you’ll find it below.

‘Nature’s band-aids, you might say’ NYT Mini Crossword (Oct. 10) clue hints and answer

• Hint 1: It starts with an “S.”
• Hint 2: It also ends with an “S.”
• Hint 3: It contains one vowel.
• Hint 4: It rhymes with “crabs.”

The answer to the “Nature’s band-aids, you might say” clue from the Oct. 10 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “SCABS.” Scabs are, in a way, nature’s band-aids because they are a dried blood clot that forms to protect the tissue.

All clues and answers from the Oct. 10 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle

Across

• 1A Nature’s band-aids, you might say — SCABS
• 6A Singer, dancer, and choreographer Abdul — PAULA
• 7A Mountains of Peru — ANDES
• 8A Melty layer of a Reuben sandwich — SWISS
• 9A In need of tidying up — MESSY

Down

• 1D Muscle twitch — SPASM
• 2D Plea from a couple of clamoring kids — CAN WE
• 3D Some luxury cars — AUDIS
• 4D Sanctify — BLESS
• 5D Having a lot of “attitude” — SASSY

How difficult was the clue, ‘Nature’s band-aids, you might say’?

When I read this clue, I initially thought it meant a plant that could cover a wound. However, it wasn’t until I’d solved some of the crossword that I could guess the answer and realized I was wrong. Although it wasn’t too challenging, it was still tricky, so I’m rating this clue four out of five.

Puzzles to try after today’s NYT Mini Crossword

Mini puzzles are a great way to spend your time. If you’re after more of them, try these themed mini-word games, Strands or Spelling Bee from the NYT, or these mini crosswords from the LA Times or the Washington Post.