Calling all my fellow book nerds: the clue "The paradise referred to in 'Paradise Lost'" in today's NYT Mini Crossword is made for us. Don't worry if you're not a big reader, because we've got everything you need to solve this clue.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for Thursday, September 19
If you've never read Paradise Lost or it's been so long that you don't remember the details, this can be a tricky clue to solve. Here are some hints and the official answer to the clue "The paradise referred to in 'Paradise Lost'" from the October 11 NYT Mini Crossword.
I'm going to give you the answer now, so don't read the next section until you're ready to check your work.
The solution to the clue "The paradise referred to in 'Paradise Lost'" in the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle of October 11 is "EDEN". This word refers to the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve originally lived before being banished. Paradise Lost explores and expands on this story, with "EDEN" being the paradise referred to in the title.