Early tech giant NYT Crossword Clue

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      Hint 1

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      Think of those nostalgic dial-up tones and CDs in the mail.

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      ??? is an American web portal and online service provider that was especially prominent in the 1990s and early 2000s.

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      The clue refers to a company that was a major player in the early days of the internet. ???, or America Online, was one of the first companies to popularize internet access in the 1990s.

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      Early leader in dial-up internet, Internet company that popularized instant messaging, Early ISP that mailed quite a few CDs, Big inits. in 1990s internet, Hotmail alternative

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Early tech giant” in the New York Times puzzle August 28 2025 is AOL. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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