Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of a regal title bestowed upon notable British actors.
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A title of respect used before the name of a knight or baronet.
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Gary Oldman and Ian McKellen have both been knighted by the British monarchy, earning them the title '???' before their names. This clue uses examples of well-known actors to indicate the honorific title bestowed upon them.
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Title for a knight, Title for the knighted, Word repeated in "___, no ___!", "My dear ___ …", "For once, maybe someone will call me '___' without adding 'You're making a scene'": Homer Simpson
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MAST
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KPOP
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GMS
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UHUH
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ARAL
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IRON
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NENE
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TOTE
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DADA
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IMUP/DOWNFORWHATEVER
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YAYME
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BUTTONUP/DOWN
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ASHE
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ASAMI
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SPF
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DEISM
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IMPS
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ERA
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ARC
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UNDO
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TOPIC
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TSK
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SPENT
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HAZE
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SIR
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GOBBLEUP/DOWN
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FEE
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GOINGUP/DOWNINFLAMES
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AWAY
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KNEE
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PIKE
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ECCE
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ANEW
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NSA
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YAKS
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LIDS
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MUNI
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AHEM
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SUNUP/DOWN
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THEFATES
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KATRINA
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PROW
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PLEA
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GRAVY
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MODEM
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IDEAS
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OHO
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TYPIST
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BADAT
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USERS
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THICK
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UP/DOWNSIDE
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UMP
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AMONG
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SEPAL
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FACEUP/DOWN
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MUSING
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NPR
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OHBEAPAL
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TOFFEES
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SONYS
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BEL
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DIANA
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UP/DOWNKEY
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INCA
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NECK
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MINI
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SEWS
The answer to “Gary Oldman or Ian McKellen, e.g.” in the New York Times puzzle August 27 2025 is SIR. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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