“Turn that frown upside down!” NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? S
2 ? M
3 ? I
4 ? L
5 ? E
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      Hint 1

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      Think of the universal expression of happiness that reverses a sad curve.

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      meaning
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      A ????? is a facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth, indicating pleasure or amusement.

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      The phrase 'Turn that frown upside down!' suggests transforming a negative expression (a frown) into a positive one (a ?????). This is a common idiomatic expression encouraging someone to be happier.

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      Happy sign, Show those pearly whites, "Say cheese!", Upside-down frown, Happy face

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “”Turn that frown upside down!”” in the New York Times puzzle October 12 2025 is SMILE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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      "Turn that frown upside down!" Crossword Clue