Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all

Latest answer — May 02, 2026

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Across

  1. 1Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all
  2. 7ChatGPT's company
  3. 8Chance for one's kids to watch shows, perhaps
  4. 9Not in the closet
  5. 10Video game with falling pieces
  6. 13Dance fad of the mid-2010s that was paired with the "Whip"
  7. 14Wrestle

Down

  1. 1Collection of poker bets
  2. 2Likes : Facebook :: ___ : Reddit
  3. 3Tax filings
  4. 4The "A," "O" or "C" of A.O.C.
  5. 5___ Altman, C.E.O. of 7-Across
  6. 6Item of attire that might have a Windsor knot
  7. 10Explosive compound, for short
  8. 11Water, in French
  9. 12Notice

The answer to “Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all” in the New York Times Mini crossword is PURIST — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 2, 2026 at 1-Across. 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.

“Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all” answer

PURIST (6 letters)

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Why the answer is PURIST

PURIST is the 6-letter solution that fits "Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all" in the NYT Mini crossword on May 2, 2026 (1-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does PURIST mean?

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

(noun)

  • a person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or style
  • an adherent of Purism

When else has “Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all” 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.

May 2, 2026 (most recent) → PURIST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all”?

The answer is PURIST, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 2, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all”?

6 letters: PURIST.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on May 2, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Person who likes things totally authentic, or not at all” 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.

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