1970s sitcom title character who “can turn the world on with her smile” NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / December 2, 2025

Crossword Answer

1 ? M

2 ? A

3 ? R

4 ? Y

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Hint 1

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Think of a character who could toss her hat in the air and brighten any day.

Hint 2

meaning

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???? is a common female given name.

Hint 3

explanation

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The clue refers to the theme song of 'The ???? Tyler Moore Show,' a popular 1970s sitcom. The lyrics mention the character ???? Richards, who is known for her optimism and charm, encapsulated in the line about her smile.

Hint 4

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Figure depicted in Michelangelo's "Pietà", "Oh, ___!" (hit Broadway farce about Mrs. Lincoln), Contrarian in a nursery rhyme, English writer/philosopher ___ Wollstonecraft, Name of the famous "Queen of Scots"

NYT Crossword December 2 2025 Answers

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1 ? M
2 ? A
3 ? S
4 ? T
5 ? S
6 ? E
7 ? R
8 ? I
9 ? C
10 ? M
11 ? M
12 ? A
13 ? I
? M
? M
? A
? D
14 ? R
? A
? T
? A
15 ? B
? E
? A
? M
16 ? N
? O
? O
? K
? S
17 ? D
? I
? E
? M
18 ? E
? G
? G
? O
19 ? A
? C
? R
? E
20 ? S
? O
? S
21 ? E
22 ? C
? L
? A
? I
? R
23 ? J
? O
? E
? P
24 ? E
? S
? C
? I
25 ? L
? A
? V
26 ? O
? N
? E
27 ? N
28 ? B
? A
? T
? E
29 ? A
30 ? M
31 ? S
32 ? C
33 ? B
34 ? S
? T
? V
35 ? A
? G
? E
? S
36 ? D
? R
? A
? G
37 ? L
? I
? P
? S
? Y
38 ? N
? C
39 ? A
? T
40 ? H
? E
? A
? R
? T
41 ? O
? T
? O
? H
42 ? O
? N
43 ? C
? D
44 ? A
? R
? B
? Y
? S
45 ? D
? E
? T
? O
46 ? X
? T
? E
? A
47 ? A
? L
? E
48 ? T
? I
? S
49 ? P
50 ? G
? M
? O
? V
51 ? I
52 ? E
53 ? S
54 ? O
55 ? C
56 ? A
? S
? I
? O
57 ? I
? M
? P
58 ? O
? S
? L
? O
59 ? C
? O
? L
? A
60 ? B
61 ? E
? T
? A
62 ? A
? D
? L
? I
? B
63 ? H
? O
? O
? T
64 ? A
? C
? A
? I
65 ? S
? K
? A
? T
? E
66 ? O
? P
? T
67 ? D
? O
? L
? L
68 ? L
? A
? M
? E
? R

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1970s sitcom title character who “can turn the world on with her smile” Crossword Clue

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Clue Analysis

The answer to “1970s sitcom title character who “can turn the world on with her smile”” in the New York Times puzzle December 2 2025 is MARY. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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At Daze Puzzle, we understand that every clue is a puzzle within a larger puzzle. Our team of dedicated human experts and puzzle lovers solves these challenges daily to help you succeed. Below, we answer common questions about this specific clue.

A: The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "1970s sitcom title character who "can turn the world on with her smile"" is MARY.

A: The clue refers to the theme song of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' a popular 1970s sitcom. The lyrics mention the character Mary Richards, who is known for her optimism and charm, encapsulated in the line about her smile.

A: This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 02, 2025.

A: Mary is a common female given name.

A: Figure depicted in Michelangelo's "Pietà", "Oh, ___!" (hit Broadway farce about Mrs. Lincoln), Contrarian in a nursery rhyme, English writer/philosopher ___ Wollstonecraft, Name of the famous "Queen of Scots"

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