Act of writing down whatever comes to mind in order to clear mental clutter NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Crossword October 17 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 9-letter answer for "Act of writing down whatever comes to mind in order to clear mental clutter" is BRAINDUMP.
The clue describes a process where you write down thoughts freely to organize or clear your mind, which is commonly known as a 'brain dump.' The term combines 'brain,' referring to the mind, and 'dump,' suggesting a release or unloading of thoughts.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 17, 2025.
A brain dump is the act of writing down all thoughts and ideas to clear mental space and organize them.
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The answer to “Act of writing down whatever comes to mind in order to clear mental clutter” in the New York Times puzzle October 17 2025 is BRAINDUMP. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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