If there’s one clue from today’s NYT crossword puzzle that made me laugh, it’s this one: It’s such an old-fashioned word not many people use today (and one I don’t plan on adding to my vernacular). If you’re looking for the answer to the “beefcakes” clue is from NYT’s Sept. 12 Mini Crossword puzzle, I’ve got your covered.
‘Beefcakes:’ Sept. 12 NYT Mini Crossword clue hints and answer
This is the clue for four down. Screenshot by Dot Esports via the NYT
- Hint 1: It starts with a “H.”
- Hint 2: It ends with an “S.”
- Hint 3: It contains one vowel.
- Hint 4: This is an old-fashioned clue that refers to someone with big muscles.
The answer to the “Beefcakes” clue from the Sept. 12 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “HUNKS.” Beefcakes is an old-fashioned word used to describe a good-looking man with big muscles or someone with a particular body type who you’d see in movies or television. And hunk has a similar meaning in that it refers to a large, strong, attractive man.
