NYT's Star Wars The Phantom Menace "Boy" Clue Explained
The New York Times' Star Wars "The Phantom Menace boy" clue may stump some crossword enthusiasts, but there are several possible answers. The Phantom Menace divided Star Wars fans at the time of release. Some were frustrated by the stilted dialogue and acting, with a few even harshly zoning in on 10-year-old Jake Lloyd's performance as a young Anakin Skywalker. In the years since, the notoriously critical Star Wars fandom has started forgiving the movie's idiosyncrasies, with some even calling Phantom Menace the heart of the Star Wars saga. Those who remain annoyed can continue to be so over their morning coffees, as the New York Times crossword features a «The Phantom Menace boy» clue.
To hardened acolytes of Star Wars lore, «The Phantom Menace boy» might seem like an obvious hint. But there's more than one possible answer depending on the number of letters needed, so a little extra Star Wars savviness is necessary for getting past the clue. What makes this particular clue Jar-Jar-Binks-level annoying is that it could be referring to not only the character but either of the actors' names. Complicating the matter, Anakin's mother Shmi calls him Ani in the opening installment of the Star Wars saga, throwing another wrench in the works.
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However, the full array of the skills formerly known as Jedi mind tricks won't be necessary, either. Luckily, crossword clues provide the number of letters – and each possible answer for «The Phantom Menace boy» clue has a different number of letters. Here are the possible answers to the New York Times' «Phantom Menace boy» crossword clue:
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