The clue is “Slice of the economy,” and it’s from the August 17, 2025 issue of the NYT Mini Crossword. Found snugly at 22A, sandwiched between the big Sunday-themed clues, this one had me scratching my head at first. Not that the pig Latin theme wasn’t already giving me a run for my money, but I took a wild swing at the “Slice of the economy” clue once I spotted the first two letters. With six letters to work with, this one hints at how a nation’s economy is divided and categorized across its various departments.
Slice of the Economy NYT Crossword Hints
Here are some hints for the “Slice of the economy” clue.
- The answer starts with the letter S.
- The answer ends in the letter R.
- We have two anagrams for the answer: CORSET AND ESCORT.
Slice of the Economy NYT Crossword Answer
SECTOR is the answer to the “Slice of the economy” clue.
Here “Slice of the economy” refers to the segment or division of a nation’s economic system, for example, the agricultural, education, and defence sectors. Such as how, in the case of the national budget, the government divides its spending into sectors and allocates resources.
