Businesses where the tongue-twisted might order a 1-Across/5-Across? NYT Crossword Clue
Searching for the answer to “Businesses where the tongue-twisted might order a 1-Across/5-Across?” in today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Look no further! We’ve provided the solution to help you finish the puzzle and make the most of your crossword-solving experience.
The answer to "Businesses where the tongue-twisted might order a 1-Across/5-Across?" is CAFES.
The clue’s definition is the plural noun “Businesses,” and CAFES fits that definition perfectly — cafés are the kinds of establishments where people go to order food and drinks. The surface phrase “the tongue-twisted might order a 1-Across/5-Across?” simply paints a little scene (someone who mispronounces menu items ordering at a café) and points to those menu-item entries elsewhere in the puzzle; it doesn’t change the grammatical target of the clue. So the straightforward answer is CAFES: the plural of café, i.e., businesses that sell coffee, snacks and light meals.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers – 26th September 2025
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