Sassy little brat NYT Crossword clue

My main issue with the crossword clue “Sassy Little Brat” in today’s NYT Mini Crossword was that not only was it hard on its own, but some nearby answers, like six across and eight across, were also difficult.

This made it tough to get the right clues and letters to figure out the answer. If you’re struggling with this too, or maybe even found an answer you think is right but later realized is wrong, I’m here to help.

Hints to solve Sassy little brat crossword clue

• Hint 1: Think of “sassy little brat” as a confident, outspoken kid who’s a bit mischievous.
• Hint 2: The answer may also describe an arrogant person.
• Hint 3: The word is also used for something that comes out of your nose.
• Hint 4: It ends with a “T.”

Stop scrolling if you want to find the answer yourself. The right solution for this clue is written below.

The answer to “Sassy Little Brat” is SNOT.

I found it difficult, and at first, I thought the answer was SNOB, but then I realized it didn’t fit the eight-across answer. If you struggled with that too, now your problem is solved, and you can work on other crossword clues from today’s NYT Mini.

You can play a new NYT Mini Crossword tomorrow at 2am. CT when it refreshes. It’s free and offers a new challenge every day. If you don’t want to wait, try mini crosswords from the LA Times and the Washington Post, which I also recommend, and play daily. They’re different and equally fun.

For other word game challenges, try the New York Times’ Connections, Spelling Bee, and Strands. They’re fun twists on word puzzles and great for brain teasers like the minis.