Zen riddle NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? K
2 ? O
3 ? A
4 ? N
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      Ponder the paradoxes of enlightenment.

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      A ???? is a paradoxical statement or question used in Zen practice to aid meditation and enlightenment.

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      A '????' is a paradoxical question or statement used in Zen Buddhism to provoke deep thought and enlightenment. The clue directly refers to this specific type of riddle, making '????' the correct answer.

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Zen riddle” in the New York Times puzzle October 24 2025 is KOAN. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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