Let off a little steam

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  1. 1What a palm tree emoji on Slack might indicate, informally
  2. 6Skirt
  3. 7iPhone app for jotting
  4. 8C.E.O., C.F.O. or C.T.O.
  5. 9Requirements for pink or purple hair

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  1. 1Let off a little steam
  2. 2Skirt
  3. 3Like a remark that might elicit a "me-ow"
  4. 4"Skyfall" singer
  5. 5Positive R.S.V.P.s

The answer to “Let off a little steam” in the New York Times Mini crossword is VENT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 25, 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.

“Let off a little steam” answer

VENT (4 letters)

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Why the answer is VENT

VENT is the 4-letter solution that fits "Let off a little steam" in the NYT Mini crossword on July 25, 2025 (1-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does VENT mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of VENT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space
  • the release or expression of a strong emotion, energy, etc.

When else has “Let off a little steam” appeared?

New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

July 25, 2025 (most recent) → VENT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Let off a little steam”?

The answer is VENT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Let off a little steam”?

4 letters: VENT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2025, at 1-Down.

Can “Let off a little steam” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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