Completing “wing it on stage” in today’s NYT Mini Crossword is tough if you’re not into public speaking. The tricky part is that many synonyms for “wing it” don’t fit 5A.
Words like “improv” and “fake it” are too long, so you need to think differently. The best way to find the answer is by solving other down clues, like 3D and 6D. If that doesn’t help, here are some hints to guide you to the right answer.
Hints and answer to “wing it on stage” NYT Mini Crossword clue
Hint 1: Wrong answer
“By ear” or “bluff” are not the answers.
Hint 2: Meaning
A verb in its infinitive form that is a synonym of “to wing it” or “to improvise”.
Hint 3: Context
It’s an expression derived from Latin.
Hint 4: Letter by letter
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AD
ADL
ADLI
ADLIB
Answer
The answer to “wing it on stage” is “ADLIB.”
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