‘Where fig leaves first came into fashion’ NYT Mini Crossword clue answer and hints

Fashion is subjective, but today’s “Where fig leaves first came into fashion” clue on the NYT Mini Crossword isn’t. Only one word works for this clue, so you need to get to work solving it.

This is pretty tough to figure out since it recalls a specific reference. If this one stumps you, you’re certainly not alone, so here are some hints and the solution for the “Where fig leaves first came into fashion” hint on the Sept. 23 NYT Mini Crossword.

‘Where fig leaves first came into fashion’ NYT Sept. 23 Mini Crossword hints

• Hint 1: It ends with the letter “N.”
• Hint 2: An anagram for this word is “NEED.”
• Hint 3: It’s sometimes viewed as a synonym for “PARADISE” and “HEAVEN.”
• Hint 4: Adam and Eve come from the Garden of “____.”

Stop right here if you want more time to try and solve this one. Once you’re ready to learn the answer, read on.

‘Where fig leaves first came into fashion’ NYT Mini answer

The solution for the Sept. 23 “Where fig leaves first came into fashion” NYT Mini Crossword clue is “EDEN.” This hint refers to the Garden of Eden in the story of Adam and Eve.

In this story, Adam and Eve cover up their nudity by using fig leaves as clothes after eating the forbidden fruit. They were the first to do so, hence bringing it into fashion, as this clue says.

‘Where fig leaves first came into fashion’ clue difficulty rating

Even if you’re familiar with the story of Adam, Eve, and the Garden of Eden, this is a pretty tough clue to solve. Fig leaves are a very specific and unimportant detail compared to everything else in this story, so there’s a good chance you didn’t make this connection.

This is a pretty clever clue, but it’s not easy to solve. This is one of the hardest hints I’ve seen, so I’m giving it a full five out of five difficulty rating since I can’t see it getting much tougher.

All NYT Mini Crossword Sept. 23 answers

Across

• 1A 2024 Charli XCX album with a lime green cover — BRAT
• 5A All the ___ (super popular) — RAGE
• 6A Like presents and first names — GIVEN
• 7A Where fig leaves first came into fashion — EDEN
• 8A Rain-friendly rental for an outdoor wedding — TENT

Down

• 1D Someone walking in front of a train? — BRIDE
• 2D Bird in a Poe poem — RAVEN
• 3D Worker at an airport gate — AGENT
• 4D Tweenager’s age, maybe — TEN
• 6D Understand — GET

How to play games like the NYT Mini Crossword

There are many games you can play that are similar to the NYT Mini Crossword. If you’re seeking more simple crossword fun, the LA Times and the Washington Post are the places to go. But if you want to experience something new, consider playing Strands or Spelling Bee to test out other types of puzzles.