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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsThe answer is FARGO. It’s the five-letter 1-Across entry in the June 2, 2025, NYT Mini Crossword, for “Film by the Coen brothers set almost entirely in Minnesota (not North Dakota).”
Why the answer is FARGO
Fargo is the Coen brothers’ 1996 film. The title refers to Fargo, North Dakota, but the story is centered largely in Minnesota: the American Film Institute’s catalog synopsis begins with Jerry Lundegaard in Minneapolis and identifies Fargo as the criminals’ base. That contrast explains the clue’s “not North Dakota” parenthetical without suggesting the entire film takes place in Minnesota.
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Clue and answer
| Puzzle detail | Answer |
|---|---|
| Date | June 2, 2025 |
| Position | 1-Across |
| Clue | Film by the Coen brothers set almost entirely in Minnesota (not North Dakota) |
| Answer | FARGO |
| Film year | 1996 |
About the film
The American Film Institute identifies Joel Coen as the director and Joel and Ethan Coen as the writers. Its catalog entry describes the Minnesota setting and the North Dakota connection in the film’s premise: AFI Catalog: Fargo.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
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- Widescreen
- Dolby Audio
Rank #3
- Genre: Comedy, Action / Adventure
- Number of Tracks: 0
- Playback Duration: 119
- Rating: R
- Director: Joel Coen
Rank #2
#1 Best Overall
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