1970s sitcom title character who “can turn the world on with her smile” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "1970s sitcom title character who "can turn the world on with her smile"" is MARY.
The clue refers to the theme song of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' a popular 1970s sitcom. The lyrics mention the character Mary Richards, who is known for her optimism and charm, encapsulated in the line about her smile.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 02, 2025.
Mary is a common female given name.
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The answer to “1970s sitcom title character who “can turn the world on with her smile”” in the New York Times puzzle December 2 2025 is MARY. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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