Small-minded Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 10, 2025 · 23-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between May 2005 and September 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 10, 2025 · 23-Down · 5 letters
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contemptibly narrow in outlook; "petty little comments"; "disgusted with their small-minded pettiness"
adjective
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