The NYT Mini Crossword clue "order cars from your phone" can be tricky depending on your age. I first thought it was about calling to order a taxi, but it's not. It's something most people take for granted these days.
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You should be able to figure it out pretty quickly if you’re not driving, and think about how you ordered a car the last time you needed a ride home. Here are a few hints to help you out, although you’ll probably figure it out pretty quickly with just a few hints.
Stop reading now if you don't want to give away the answer, because I'm about to reveal it.
The answer to "cars ordered from your phone" is "UBERS." Even though Uber is the name of the app, people often refer to cars and drivers as Ubers. Since the clue is plural and says "cars you order," the answer is Ubers, not Uber.
