Contracts for shrinks, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 10, 2024
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Updated Aug 10, 2024
Contracts for shrinks, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue 7 Letters Answer
Let’s find the answers to Contracts for shrinks, e.g. NYT for the August 10, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 7 letters. Start with S and end with M, and the possible solutions are SARCASM, SAMNIUM, SYNONYM.
The answer is SYNONYM.
The crossword clue "Contracts for shrinks, e.g." with the answer "SYNONYM" refers to a play on words where "shrinks" is used metaphorically. In this context, "shrinks" doesn't refer to psychologists but rather to the idea of reducing or making something smaller.
A synonym for "contracts" can be "shrinks," as both words can mean to reduce in size. Therefore, the clue is using wordplay to lead the solver to realize that "contracts" and "shrinks" are synonyms, hence the answer "SYNONYM." This type of clue is common in crossword puzzles where a double meaning or a less obvious interpretation is needed to find the correct answer.
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