You're probably here because you also tried "BHM" to guess "Black History Month abbr." in today's NYT Mini Crossword, right? Because that's what I did, and when I solved 1A I realized it was wrong and immediately realized that no word in the English language can begin with "HX."
NYT Connections, Mini Crossword and Strands | Aug 8, 2024
Here are some tips to solve the 6D “Black History Month abbr.” clue in the June 4 NYT Mini.
"BHM" is the wrong answer. While it is an abbreviation of "Black History Month," it is not exactly what the puzzle wants.
What month is Black History Month in the United States? That's the word and abbreviation you're looking for. Since The New York Times is an American publication, they're looking for the month celebrated in their country, not the European date.
