So this morning I’m doing my usual coffee-and-crossword routine, digging into that NYT Mini from July 29. Got stuck good on this clue: “Ladder counterpart?” Five letters. Blank space taunting me. The Initial Struggle First thought was “antithesis.” Too many damn letters, and didn’t feel right. Brain kept spinning. “Bridge”? Nope, didn’t fit the crossing words I already had filled ... https://kralmod.com/quick-tips-for-finding-nyt-mini-crossword-what-is-a-ladder-counterpart-answer-from-july-29-date/