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‘French for ‘earth” NYT Mini Crossword puzzle clue answer and hints

Mother Nature.

How often do you read French poets’ works? I don’t, but I’d definitely need a lesson in French to understand them better. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “French for earth,” asks you to find the word these French people use to talk about our spherical world.

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If you’re stumped on the Sept. 19 NYT Mini Crossword, check out these hints and answers to help solve the word game.

‘French for ‘earth” NYT Sept. 19 Mini Crossword hints and answer

Picture showing the French for earth clue in NYT Mini Crossword.
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  • Hint 1: The answer is the French equivalent of the word “earth.”
  • Hint 2: The five-letter solution is something Farmers depend on to grow crops, as it provides the foundation for planting seeds, nurturing plants, and producing food.
  • Hint 3: It starts with the letter “T.”
  • Hint 4: The solution has two similar vowels and is present in video games like Terraria and Legends of Runeterra

Let’s jump in and reveal the answer. 

Did you see it coming? The answer to one down in the Sept. 19 New York Times Mini Crossword is “TERRE.” In the French language, “Terre” is the French word for “earth” or “land.” It comes from the Latin word “terra,” which means earth. 

DID YOU KNOW?

In old French expressions, “terre” was metaphorically used to describe territory or domain over which someone has control, similar to how we refer to “land” or “kingdom” in English.

‘French for “earth”‘ NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating

I didn’t have French lessons in high school, so finding this word in today’s NYT Crossword was tough. However, if you’re a French major who has read the works of Paul Valéry or speaks the language fluently, this could’ve been the easiest NYT clue of your life.  So, I’d give it a three out of five for difficulty.

NYT Mini Crossword (Sept. 19) answers

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How to play other word games like the NYT Mini Crossword

If word games like the NYT Mini are your go-to, don’t miss out on the LA Times and Washington Post crosswords. For a change of pace, try Strands or Spelling Bee to enhance your word knowledge.


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