Have you ever been lost at sea? Today's NYT Mini Crossword clue, "Ancient sailors used them to navigate", asks you to find the reliable form of navigation that works best at night.
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The answer to a question in the October 14 New York Times Mini Crossword is "STARS". In ancient times, before compasses, mariners relied heavily on celestial navigation. By following the movement of stars across the sky, sailors could estimate latitude and maintain their course during long ocean voyages. It was especially useful to have the stars/constellations as reference points at night or when there was no land in sight.
