“Nail polish brand that sounds like two letters of the alphabet” is one of those clues: If you know nail polish, you’re in luck. If you don’t know nail polish brands, you’re on this NYT Mini Crossword guide for a reason.
Crossword puzzle clues typically fall into two categories: Being a synonym for something else or being a bit more direct with the clue—and our nail polish brand clue is more direct. Knowledge of the brand is critical, and if it’s causing you grief in the July 11 NYT Mini Crossword, I’m here to help.
