Q-tip, for instance NYT Crossword Clue

The clue “Q-tip, for instance” in the NYT Mini (August 08, 2024) is mentioning a brand name called Q-tip. “For instance” phrase indicates that the answer is a general term for a Q-tip, not the brand name itself. A general term for a small piece of absorbent material attached to a stick, used for cleaning, applying medicine, or taking samples is “SWAB”. Q-tips is a well-known brand of cotton swabs. It’s so popular that the term “Q-tip” is often used generically to refer to any cotton swab, even those made by other brands.

The answer is SWAB

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