Depending on how you look at the July 22nd NYT Mini Crossword clue "Spunk," you might have some serious questions. But there's only one question, and I have the answer.
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The clue we are looking at today can have multiple meanings, and is not vulgar, especially for a sophisticated and respected puzzle like the NYT Mini Crossword. This makes our clue "Spunk" ultimately quite easy for this word game.
If your Borderlands knowledge is up to par, chances are you’ve got it covered by clue one. If you need more, here’s the definitive answer to fill in the blank.
The missing word you're looking for is "MOXIE", and it fills in the blanks needed for three down. Depending on your level of sophistication and maturity (to be fair, I'm 30, and my thoughts took me somewhere else at first glance), many readers wouldn't have thought twice about the clue.