Stuck on today’s NYT Mini Crossword and that “Glam rock?” clue has you puzzled? You’re not alone! The New York Times Mini Crossword can be a delightful daily brain teaser, but sometimes those clues can really throw you for a loop. Today, we’re diving into the answer for that sparkly clue and exploring just what “glam rock” actually is.
If you’re just here for the answers to the Wednesday, September 4th NYT Mini Crossword, we’ve got you covered. But stick around to learn a little more about glam rock and how it connects to the answer.
For those who missed Tuesday’s puzzle, you can catch up on those answers here.
The NYT Mini is a fantastic, quick version of the classic crossword, perfect for a short mental workout. It’s available for free on the New York Times website and the NYT Games app. For access to past puzzles, you’ll need an NYT Games subscription.
Ready for today’s answers? Let’s break down the NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for Wednesday, September 4th:
NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers – September 4
Across
1 Across: Unwanted emails – SPAM
5 Across: Glam rock? – GEODE
6 Across: Symbol on an “I’m With Stupid” shirt – ARROW
7 Across: What a fitness tracker counts – STEPS
8 Across: Future’s opposite – PAST
Down
1 Down: Big name in mattresses – SERTA
2 Down: Distinctive features of a sponge – PORES
3 Down: Take into one’s family – ADOPT
4 Down: Cries from a kitten – MEWS
5 Down: [I’m shocked … shocked!] – GASP
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Glam Rock and the Geode Connection
So, “Glam rock?” pointed to GEODE. Why geode? Think about glam rock – it’s all about the glitter, the shine, the outward spectacle. Glam rock, emerging in the early 1970s, was a genre of rock and pop music characterized by flamboyant, outrageous costumes, makeup, hairstyles, and stage performances. Artists like David Bowie, T. Rex, and Sweet epitomized this style.
Just like a geode, which appears as a plain rock on the outside but reveals a dazzling, crystal-filled interior when broken open, glam rock presented a visually striking and often androgynous exterior that captivated audiences. The “glam” in glam rock refers to this glamorous, theatrical presentation. The crossword clue cleverly plays on this contrast – a seemingly simple term hinting at something much more visually interesting and multifaceted, much like a geode itself.
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My Solve Time and a Little Crossword Strategy
It took me 0:29 to conquer today’s NYT Mini. While it was a speedy solve, that “glam rock” clue initially slowed me down too! It highlights a common crossword strategy: sometimes, if a clue is cryptic, moving on to the surrounding clues and filling in some letters can provide the context you need to crack the trickier ones. In this case, filling in the Down clues helped me see GEODE once I returned to the “Glam rock?” clue. And SERTA, the mattress giant, became clear through the intersecting letters.
If you’re looking for help with Thursday’s NYT Mini, be sure to revisit my blog. And for fans of other NYT games like Wordle, Connections, and Strands, Forbes Games (https://www.forbes.com/games/) is your go-to resource for guides and tips on each daily puzzle. Keep those brains sharp and check back tomorrow for more crossword insights!
