Today’s NYT Crossword puzzle has some unusual clues, and “Total stranger, in slang” is one of them. I’m not hip and I don’t keep up with the latest idioms, so I knew this would be baffling no matter how I sliced it. And I was right.
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This clue is for 7-Across in the July 18 NYT mini crossword puzzle. After finding the answer, the only word I have to describe it is "cooked." If you're having trouble with the clue, don't worry: it's bizarre, but I'll help you solve it.
Spoiler alert: If you have yet to solve this clue, do not read any further. I have included the answer below.
The answer to "Total stranger, in slang," is "RANDO." Rando is short for random, and calling someone a rando means that they are someone you don't know, like a rando in a crowd. It can also refer to someone who is acting suspiciously or strangely.
