The clue is “Perch for a family photo,” and it’s from the August 24, 2025 edition of the NYT Mini Crossword, the same one that featured the Deceptive ploys clue. The entry is at 1A, and we’re looking at a five letter long answer. Family photos usually find their way into frames that hang proudly on walls, but not all of them make it up there. Some rest, leaning against the wall on something sturdy beneath. That resting spot that keeps those photos standing tall is the answer we’re after. Here is the answer to the “Perch for a family photo” clue.
Perch for a Family Photo NYT Mini Hints
Here are some hints to the “Perch for a family photo” clue.
- The answer starts with the letter S.
- The answer ends in the letter F.
- It’s where books are also kept, along with a family photo.
Perch for a Family Photo NYT Mini Answer
SHELF is the answer to the “Perch for a family photo” clue.
The rigid flat surface on a piece of furniture or mounted on the wall is what we call a shelf. It’s where we put all sorts of things like books, trophies, knick-knacks, and those framed family photos that don’t quite make it onto the wall. Many don’t like hammering in nails or hanging hooks and they let their pictures lean casually on a shelf.
