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

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.

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

• 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. 

‘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

Across

• 1A With 4- and 5-across, opposite of a fantasy land — THE
• 4A See 1-across — REAL
• 5A See 1-across — WORLD
• 6A Bend in the road — CURVE
• 7A Be in the driver’s seat — STEER

Down

• 1D French for “earth” — TERRE
• 2D Slice in two — HALVE
• 3D ____statesman — ELDER
• 4D Overwhelming victory — ROUT
• 5D Rooms with toilets, in European shorthand — WCS

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.