Ever met a people pleaser who makes everyone happy by sprinkling “my bad” into every conversation, just so nobody’s offended over their actions? Well, that’s the clue in today’s NYT Mini Crossword, and it’s definitely one of the easier ones to guess.
If you don’t use the phrase “my bad” in your everyday life, though, we’ve got you covered.
“My bad” one down NYT Mini Crossword solution and hints
Here are some hints that should nudge you in the right direction if you still want the last shot to glory and complete the word in the Crossword:
- Hint 1: The word is used to amend mistakes.
- Hint 2: The term rhymes with the word “worry.”
- Hint 3: The synonym of the solution is to apologize.
- Hint 4: The anagram of the solution is “rosyr.”
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The solution to the clue “My bad” in the July 28 crossword is “SORRY.” It’s a commonly used word in everyday conversations. According to Merriam-Webster, a sorry is “feeling regret or penitence” which is usually also said as “my bad” in many conversations, where the person accepts their fault.
Every July 28 NYT Mini Crossword answer
Across
- 1A Sunscreen bottle abbr. — SPF
- 4A With 5-Across, summer get-together at which bathing suits are worn — POOL
- 5A See 4-Across — PARTY
- 6A Runs on television — AIRS
- 7A Towel (off) — DRY
Down
- 1D “My bad” — SORRY
- 2D Coffeemaker’s vessels — POTS
- 3D Travel Southwest, say — FLY
- 4D Flip-flops come in this — PAIR
- 5D Lengthen unnecessarily, as an essay — PAD
‘My bad’ July 28 NYT clue difficulty
The difficulty for the “My bad” clue is one because it doesn’t have a technical niche meaning and it is widely used in everyday conversations to repent a mistake. If you’re not a people pleaser, this might be out of the syllabus for you to admit to your flaws, which isn’t very nice.
More crosswords and puzzles like NYT Mini Crossword daily, explained
If this one was too easy to guess, you can play more Crosswords at the Washington Post and LA Times to pump up the difficulty meter. If you’re looking for a change of scenery while sticking to the word games, however, Strands and Spelling Bee could be your go-to options.
