Mistakes are a key part of life, so it’s not surprising there are many different words to describe making them. Today’s “Makes a mistake” clue on the NYT Mini Crossword challenges you to uncover a rather rare way of saying this.
The solution to this clue is easily one of the trickiest words I’ve seen in any crossword puzzle. If you’re struggling to solve this one, here’s the answer to the Sept. 12 “Makes a mistake” NYT Mini clue and some hints to help you navigate through it.