Today's NYT Crossword puzzle contains the clue "thin and graceful". There are plenty of things in this world that can be called thin and graceful, and there are synonyms for being thin and graceful. So, knowing which of these routes to take in order to solve this clue is a struggle.
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This clue, "Thin and graceful," from the July 16 NYT mini crossword puzzle, is confusing because there are endless possibilities of what thin and graceful could be or other words that mean thin and graceful. It's a riddle.
If you still can't solve this clue, don't worry: I've included the answer below.
The answer to “Thin and graceful” is “FLEXIBLE.” Flexible is an adjective and according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary it means easily bent or stretched or characterized by easy flexibility and grace.