Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of what you might call someone aspiring to be part of a famous group.
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??????? is a term for someone who aspires to be or emulate someone else, often used in a playful or derogatory sense.
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The clue refers to the debut single by the British pop group Spice Girls, which was released in 1996 and became a global hit, reaching number one on the charts in many countries.
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The answer to “1996 #1 hit for the Spice Girls” in the New York Times puzzle December 29 2025 is WANNABE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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