Spark, as curiosity NYT Crossword Clue
ANSWER: PIQUE
The answer to "Spark, as curiosity" is PIQUE. This word is used as a verb meaning to arouse or stimulate, especially interest or curiosity. When something "piques" your curiosity, it triggers or awakens your interest, making you want to learn more about it.
The verb "spark" in the clue functions similarly-it suggests igniting or stimulating something.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for July 22, 2025
Across
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1A Get ready for a vacation: PACK
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5A How you might feel after riding a roller coaster: DIZZY
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6A “All things being ___ …”: EQUAL
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7A Small donkey of the Southwest: BURRO
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8A Items shot from cannons at basketball games: TEES
Down
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1D Spark, as curiosity: PIQUE
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2D Sky-blue hue: AZURE
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3D Government policy leaders: CZARS
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4D ___ Ren, villain in the “Star Wars” universe: KYLO
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5D What an i.o.u. represents: DEPT
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