NYT Mini Crossword · 8 Across
“Literary theme” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Sunday, June 29, 2025 as 8 Across. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Mini · Sunday, June 29, 2025 · 8 Across
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- 1Irresponsible thing to "drop" around small children, perhaps crossword clue5 letters
- 2Cover of knight? crossword clue5 letters
- 3Link with crossword clue5 letters
- 4The "you" in the Rolling Stones lyric "Don't you weep / All your kisses still taste sweet" crossword clue5 letters
- 5Full of foliage crossword clue5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Literary theme”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with M and ends with F, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Literary theme” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 8 Across.
What is the answer to the “Literary theme” crossword clue?
The answer is MOTIF (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.