Have you ever had a family member pretend to take an active interest in your life just as your test results were about to come in? Well, then the August 11 NYT Mini Crossword clue, 'ask some personal questions', is an easy one for you to guess.
NYT Connections, Mini Crossword and Strands | Aug 10, 2024
Many people, including my family members, have this annoying habit of showing interest in other people’s lives and asking personal questions. If you’ve never experienced this in your life, you can count yourself lucky, but it can also make it harder to answer today’s clue. Don’t worry, we’ll make it easier for you by giving you some hints to guess the answer to complete your crossword.
IF YOU CROSS THE LINE YOU WILL SEE THE LIGHT, I MEAN… THE ANSWER
“PRY” is the answer to seven down, and it’s without a doubt the most annoying thing you can experience when someone pokes their nose into your business. According to Merriam-Webster, pry is “to look closely or curiously.” The word is derived from “prise,” which is defined as “to use force to move, part, or open,” and it’s the perfect description for a nosy person.