‘Nice going!’ NYT Mini Crossword puzzle clue answer and hints

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The "Nice going!" clue for the NYT Mini Crossword.
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It’s always enjoyable to have your hard work recognized by someone else, and today’s NYT Mini Crossword “Nice going!” clue challenges you to find another way of praising someone with this sentiment. There are lots of ways to convey this message, so this can be a tricky one to solve.

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If you’re stumped by this clue, we’ve got you covered. Here are some hints for the Sept. 18 “Nice going!” NYT Mini Crossword clue and the answer to help you complete this puzzle.

‘Nice going!’ NYT Mini Crossword clue Sept. 18 hints and answer

The "Nice going!" clue on the NYT Mini Crossword highlighted.
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  • Hint 1: Another way of saying “CONGRATS” or “WELL DONE.”
  • Hint 2: This word can also refer to a villain, especially a hired assassin.
  • Hint 3: You can watch lots of reality shows on “_____ TV”
  • Hint 4: It ends with the letter “O.”

Stop here if you’re not ready to learn the answer yet because I’m about to reveal it.

The answer to the Sept. 18 “Nice going!” clue on the NYT Mini Crossword is “BRAVO.” This is one of many ways you can let someone know they did a good job which makes it another way of saying “Nice going!”

All Sept. 18 clues and answers from the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle

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  • 1A Doc treating a dachshund — VET
  • 4A Nice going! — BRAVO
  • 6A Tended to, as a squeaky wheel — OILED
  • 7A Drop a few bucks — SPEND
  • 8A Last word before the starting pistol goes off—SET

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‘Nice going!’ clue difficulty rating

The “Nice going!” clue isn’t one of the toughest ones I’ve seen, but it can certainly be a bit tricky to solve since there are so many different ways you can express this sentiment. This word can still be pretty tough to figure out, even if you have some other words filled in, so I’m giving it a three out of five difficulty rating.

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If you’re eager to tackle more word games after completing today’s NYT Mini Crossword, there are plenty of great options. For more crossword fun, you may enjoy the LA Times or the Washington Post. You can also challenge yourself with a different kind of word game experience by playing Strands or Spelling Bee.

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