What is the answer to "Meet-___ (rom-com trope)"?

The most common answer is CUTE. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2020.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Meet-___ (rom-com trope) Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out Meet-___ (rom-com trope)? The New Yorker crossword from August 13, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.

Meet-___ (rom-com trope) Crossword Answer

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Meet-___ (rom-com trope) Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Meet-___ (rom-com trope)" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Meet-___ (rom-com trope)" crossword clue is CUTE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Meet-___ (rom-com trope)" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of CUTE?

The word CUTE means: obviously contrived to charm. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Meet-___ (rom-com trope)".