Consciously focused on the present moment

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  1. 1Size between sm. and lg.
  2. 4Sharp parts of forks
  3. 6Cutting device in a woodworking shop
  4. 8Louise ___, Pulitzer-winning author of "The Night Watchman" and "The Mighty Red"
  5. 9Faux meat option at Thanksgiving
  6. 10Songs, informally
  7. 11Drug also called acid

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  1. 1Consciously focused on the present moment
  2. 2Evasive maneuvers
  3. 3Wished for
  4. 4Kind of deck with four suits: wands, cups, swords and pentacles
  5. 5Tackles of the quarterback
  6. 6"Oh yeah? Wanna ___?"
  7. 7Preschooler's repeated question

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Size between sm. and lg. — Answer: MED
  2. 4. Sharp parts of forks — Answer: TINES
  3. 6. Cutting device in a woodworking shop — Answer: BANDSAW
  4. 8. Louise ___, Pulitzer-winning author of "The Night Watchman" and "The Mighty Red" — Answer: ERDRICH
  5. 9. Faux meat option at Thanksgiving — Answer: TOFURKY
  6. 10. Songs, informally — Answer: TUNES
  7. 11. Drug also called acid — Answer: LSD

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  1. 1. Consciously focused on the present moment — Answer: MINDFUL
  2. 2. Evasive maneuvers — Answer: ENDRUNS
  3. 3. Wished for — Answer: DESIRED
  4. 4. Kind of deck with four suits: wands, cups, swords and pentacles — Answer: TAROT
  5. 5. Tackles of the quarterback — Answer: SACKS
  6. 6. "Oh yeah? Wanna ___?" — Answer: BET
  7. 7. Preschooler's repeated question — Answer: WHY

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The answer to “Consciously focused on the present moment” in the New York Times Mini crossword is MINDFUL — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 22, 2025 at 1-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Consciously focused on the present moment” answer

MINDFUL (7 letters)

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Why the answer is MINDFUL

MINDFUL is the 7-letter solution that fits "Consciously focused on the present moment" in the NYT Mini crossword on February 22, 2025 (1-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

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What is the answer to “Consciously focused on the present moment”?

The answer is MINDFUL, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 22, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Consciously focused on the present moment”?

7 letters: MINDFUL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on February 22, 2025, at 1-Down.

Can “Consciously focused on the present moment” have a different answer?

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