If you throw something into the mix, you are doing something quite obvious—making this clue easier than it appears. The “Throws in the mix” clue can leave you befuddled if you try to overcomplicate things, so let’s make this easier to solve.

One across clue. Image by Dot Esports

• Hint one: Someone does this when combining mathematical values.
• Hint two: One letter is repeated twice.
• Hint three: Remove a letter, and you’ve got annoying pop-ups when trying to enjoy media.
• Hint four: Starts with “A.”

I’ve thrown as many clues as I can into the mix, so now it’s time to unveil the answer.