The “1/16 of a cup: Abbr.” clue from the April 5, 2025 edition of the NYT Mini Crossword was one for people who spend time in the kitchen. You might know the answer straight away, but that “Abbr.” part can trip you up. It’s asking for the shortened form of something you already use often, whether it’s tossing in sugar, salt, or other dry ingredients, or even measuring out a bit of liquid. Simple enough once you think about it.
1/16 of a Cup NYT Mini Answer
TBSP is the answer to the “1/16 of a cup” clue.
TBSP stands for tablespoon. It is a common kitchen utensil you use for eating or adding all sorts of ingredients while cooking. The volume of a TBSP equals 1/16th of a U.S. cup, so 16 tablespoons would essentially fill one cup. Simple enough, though no one really wants to go through the hassle of filling a cup one spoonful at a time.
