This clue might just be one of the wildest and most childish in recent memory on the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, and I'm here for it. If you're having trouble getting past three down's, "Retort to, 'Am not'", then I've got you covered with the clues and the answer.
NYT Connections, Mini Crossword and Strands | Aug 8, 2024
It's a tricky clue to give hints for, and I've done my best, but let's look at the answer and why it matches the clue.
"ARESO" is the two-word solution to this particular NYT Mini Crossword clue. When broken down, it becomes "are so" and resembles a childish exchange between a stubborn individual and the voice of reason.
The five spaces are reserved for two words, “Are” and “So,” and hints three and four are self-explanatory.