“The Naked Gun” or “Scary Movie” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for ""The Naked Gun" or "Scary Movie"" is SPOOF.
The clue refers to films known for their satirical and humorous take on other genres or specific movies. 'The Naked Gun' and 'Scary Movie' are both parodies, making 'SPOOF' the correct term for this type of comedic imitation.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 17, 2025.
A spoof is a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or genre.
“Young Frankenstein,” e.g., make fun of, Send up, Parody
The answer to “”The Naked Gun” or “Scary Movie”” in the New York Times Mini puzzle October 17 2025 is SPOOF. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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