Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of what happens to colors over time when they lose their brightness.
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To become less bright or impressive in comparison.
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The word '?????' is a verb meaning to become less impressive or striking. The phrase 'so to speak' indicates a play on words, where '?????' figuratively suggests losing vibrancy or impact, much like colors that fade.
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Loses color, gets lighter, Changes color in fright
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ARF
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WHATISART
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DEIGN
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HABANEROS
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APBIO
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ICANTLOOK
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MOONWALK
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DEFATS
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SSN
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WWE
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BORER
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BOONS
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RECUR
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TAXRETURN
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EMCEE
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OSU
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TEPEE
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GUILTTRIP
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FEAST
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TAHOE
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DAMN
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PALES
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PAM
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DAX
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CLUNKY
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MONOGAMY
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AIRKISSES
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VEGENAISE
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SCENE
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ENERGYBAR
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MOM
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ADAMS
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REPOS
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FIBONACCI
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WHILE
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HACK
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ABA
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TANDOOR
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INTERNETFAMOUS
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SELFESTEEM
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AROAR
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ROOT
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TSKS
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GIN
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NOWWERETALKING
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AWW
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BOXUP
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FUELTANKER
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BASIE
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REG
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TOROS
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UPANDATEM
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NET
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THEYSAY
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DAN
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PURGE
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POSER
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XYLEM
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CAVE
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LIEN
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MESA
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GNC
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SIB
The answer to “Seems less impressive, so to speak” in the New York Times puzzle January 2 2026 is PALES. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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