If you’re stuck on the “Vulcan mind — (Spock specialty)” clue in today’s New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle, we’ve got some hints to help you out and the answer you’re looking for.
“Vulcan mind — (Spock specialty)” NYT Mini Crossword puzzle clue hints and answers
- Hint 1: It begins with an “M.”
- Hint 2: It ends with a “D.”
- Hint 3: It contains one vowel.
- Hint 4: It rhymes with “Held.”
The answer to the “Vulcan mind — (Spock specialty)” clue in the Nov. 4 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “MELD.” In Star Trek, the Vulcan mind meld is a telepathic technique that enables Vulcans to create a link between themselves and another.
All clues and answers from the Nov. 4 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle
Across
- 1A Comedy club hosts, for short — MCS
- 4A Make very happy — ELATE
- 7A Moving day sticker — LABEL
- 8A With 5-Down, group loaded with superstars — DREAM
- 9A The third and fourth wrong guesses in hangman, maybe — ARMS
Down
- 1A Vulcan mind — (Spock specialty) — MELD
- 2D Red Cross founder Barton — CLARA
- 3D Sword for a pirate — SABER
- 5D See 8-Across — TEAM
- 6D Stately shade trees — ELM
How difficult was the “Vulcan mind — (Spock specialty)” clue?
If you know nothing about Star Trek, it’s easy to get completely stumped by this clue. Although I have seen the recent movies and TV series, I still had no idea and eventually had to give up. I’m rating this clue five out of five.
Puzzles to try after today’s NYT Mini Crossword
If you’re looking for more puzzles to kickstart your brain into action this week, try The New York Times Strands and Spelling Bee puzzles. Alternatively, head to the LA Times and Washington Post if you want to tackle more Mini Crosswords.