‘Bona fide’ NYT Mini clue hints and answer (Sept. 6)

Today’s NYT Mini clue, “Bona fide,” isn’t messing around. No, this clue is as authentic as they come—which is welcome in this day and age.

‘Bona fide’ NYT Mini clue hints

Before I give you the answer, here are four hints to help you find the answer yourself.

• Hint 1: It’s the “____” thing.
• Hint 2: Rhymes with eel.
• Hint 3: Genuine.
• Hint 4: Begins with an “R.”

I’m about the reveal the answer, so don’t scroll anything further if you want to keep trying.

‘Bona fide’ NYT Mini clue answer

The answer to today’s NYT Mini clue, “Bona fide,” is “REAL.” While I don’t think I need to explain the word “real” to you, bona fide means real or genuine. For example, your uncle may be a bona fide Nintendo employee—who knows?

‘Bona fide’ NYT Mini clue difficulty rating

While the answer to this clue is simple, the word “bona fide” may have your brain running all over the place. Solving the clues around this one makes it much easier, though, so I’ll give this a two of out five difficulty rating.

All NYT Mini Sept. 6 answers

Across

• 1A Pioneering video game in which you sliter around and eat apples—SNAKE
• 4A Mailing alternative to a home address—PO BOX
• 6A Grammy winner Hayes—ISAAC
• 7A Words on a book’s spine—TITLE
• 8A Bona fide—REAL

Down

• 1D ___valve (Drainage feature on a brass instrument)—SPIT
• 2D Respectful denial—NO SIR
• 3D Subside—ABATE
• 4D Animal whose closest living relative is the wombat—KOALA
• 5D Microsoft’s alternative to Google Sheets—EXCEL

More word games like the NYT Mini crossword

It’s Friday! You know what that means? The weekend is imminent. And what better time to get cozy on the couch and play word games? I recommend trying the daily crosswords at The Atlantic, LA Times, or the Washington Post. If you want something a bit more fun, try NYT’s Strands or Spelling Bee.