‘Caviar, e.g.’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

I’m convinced caviar is one of those foods people pretend to like so they look sophisticated at dinner parties. It’s disgusting, overpriced fish eggs—stop showing off and give me real food that doesn’t taste like I’m chowing down on rotten tapioca pearls from the bubble tea of my nightmares.

Anyway, if you’re struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword, read on for some hints and the answer.

‘Caviar, e.g.’ NYT Aug. 22 Mini Crossword hints and answer

• Hint 1: Not all fish eggs are called caviar.
• Hint 2: The fully ripe eggs in fish ovaries.
• Hint 3: It starts with the letter “R.”
• Hint 4: ___ ___ ___ your boat.

I’m about to reveal the answer. Skip this part if you don’t want me to spoil it.

Got it? The answer to seven down in the Aug. 22 NYT Mini Crossword is “ROE.” Caviar is a type of roe from sturgeon fish, including Beluga, Hackleback, and Sevruga. It’s salt-cured and considered a delicacy.

Regular roe can come from almost any marine animal, such as salmon, lobster, and squid, and is usually much more affordable than caviar.

‘Caviar, e.g.’ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

Despite having a distaste for caviar and roe, I knew the answer. It’s three letters, so there were only so many things it could be. I’m giving this NYT Mini Crossword clue a two out of five on the difficulty rating scale.

NYT Mini Crossword (Aug. 22) answers

Struggling with other clues in today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Here are some hints and answers to “Apple product” “C-suite figures,” and “Post made about ‘pommel horse guy’ or ‘brat summer,’ say.“

How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

Check out the LA Times and the Washington Post if you want more crossword action. If you fancy trying something else entirely, I recommend Strands and Spelling Bee. I can’t get enough of word games.