Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of the botanical essence that elevates both a classic cocktail and a bitter aperitif.
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??? is a distilled alcoholic drink that derives its predominant flavor from juniper berries.
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The clue refers to the common alcoholic base used in both a Martini and a Negroni. While a Martini can be made with ??? or vodka, a classic Negroni always contains ???, making it the spirit that fits both drinks.
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Tom Collins liquor, Gimlet base, Tom Collins ingredient, Main ingredient in an aviation cocktail, Ingredient in a Tom Collins
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AGAR
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DYES
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CERA
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REDO
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AMSTERDAM
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MYSOURCESSAYNO
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ESP
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PEA
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NEEDS
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GRU
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ODIE
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ADELE
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ASKAGAINLATER
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KATE
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AHAB
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WITHOUTADOUBT
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ABATE
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USES
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SPUR
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DIR
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VERNE
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DOREMI
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APE
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ODE
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MAGICEIGHTBALL
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ENGROSSED
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OREO
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STYE
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LOSS
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ARMENIA
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GEYSERS
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ADSPEAK
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ROO
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DARE
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ESE
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STS
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CRAB
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RANOVER
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AMORAL
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ESAU
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UPS
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BCE
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DNAKIT
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GIN
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RELATE
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OATH
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DIEOUT
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DEBOSE
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GATE
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AHAS
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WARRANT
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USA
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UPROARS
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BUNDLES
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TREELOT
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ADD
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BIOMES
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PICO
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VET
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EGGY
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MIRE
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AGES
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PHDS
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ESL
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ISO
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BOP
The answer to “Martini or Negroni spirit” in the New York Times puzzle October 8 2025 is GIN. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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