Cute sound? NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? L
2 ? O
3 ? N
4 ? G
5 ? U
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      Think of the way 'cute' stretches its vowel in a charming way.

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      ????? refers to the pronunciation of a vowel sound that is held longer than usual, often changing the word's meaning.

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      The clue 'Cute sound?' is a play on words where 'cute' is pronounced as 'Q-t' which sounds like 'cutie.' The answer '?????' plays on this by being a homophone for '?????,' referring to the pronunciation of 'cute' with a ?????' sound.

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Cute sound?” in the New York Times puzzle August 23 2025 is LONGU. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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