Stories passed down by word of mouth NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Stories passed down by word of mouth" is LORE.
The clue refers to traditional knowledge or stories that are orally transmitted through generations. 'Lore' encapsulates this concept, as it denotes tales or beliefs passed down by word of mouth.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 14, 2025.
Lore is a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth.
Traditional stories, Origin stories, e.g., Anecdotal wisdom, Sayings and stories, Tribal tales
The answer to “Stories passed down by word of mouth” in the New York Times puzzle October 14 2025 is LORE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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