Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of a vibrant city known for its carnival and iconic beaches.
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??? is a city in Brazil, famous for its carnival, beaches, and the Christ the Redeemer statue.
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The clue refers to the famous city in Brazil known as ??? de Janeiro. The blank indicates the missing word '???,' which is commonly paired with 'de Janeiro.'
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Compact Kia, Copacabana locale, City with Carnival samba parades, informally, Metropolis nicknamed "Cidade Maravilhosa," familiarly, 2016 Summer Olympics host, informally
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PAS
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DRAFTS
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AISLOP
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BOTANY
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PASTA
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AFLAT
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STONE
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DAB
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RIO
The answer to “___ de Janeiro” in the New York Times Mini puzzle December 18 2025 is RIO. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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