Fill in, as a puzzle NYT crossword clue

The clue “Fill in, as a puzzle” is a straightforward but satisfying one. It asks for the action you take when completing a crossword or similar brain teaser. When you “fill in” a puzzle, you’re entering answers into the blank spaces — letter by letter, word by word — until the grid is complete.

The answer is **“solve.”** To solve a puzzle is to work through its clues and fill in all the correct responses. It captures the idea of both completing the puzzle and cracking the logic behind it. This kind of clue is classic NYT Mini: simple on the surface, but with a precise