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Sip slowly NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 26, 2026
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Meaning cue
This five-letter verb can mean tending carefully as well as lingering over a beverage.
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Why it fits
NURSE uses the verb sense meaning to hold and sip a beverage gradually rather than finish it quickly.
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The adverb "slowly" points to an idiomatic verb commonly used with "a drink."
Answer meaning
To nurse a drink is to consume it very slowly over an extended period.
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3-Down in NYT Mini puzzle for August 26, 2026.
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