Emotional manipulation tactic NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? G
2 ? U
3 ? I
4 ? L
5 ? T
6 ? T
7 ? R
8 ? I
9 ? P
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      Hint 1

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      Think of an unwanted journey fueled by remorse and obligation.

      Hint 2

      meaning
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      A ????????? is a method of making someone feel guilty to achieve a desired outcome.

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      explanation
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      The clue refers to a psychological strategy where someone makes another person feel guilty to influence their behavior. '?????????' is a common term for this tactic, combining the sense of 'guilt' with the idea of a 'trip' to suggest a journey through emotional pressure.

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      Journey in which you might carry quite a load?

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Emotional manipulation tactic” in the New York Times puzzle January 2 2026 is GUILTTRIP. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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