NYT Crossword

Accessories pointed at the North Pole? NYT Crossword Clue

43A | 7 letters

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ELFHATS

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ELFHATS is the 7-letter answer for the clue "Accessories pointed at the North Pole?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 43A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ELFHATS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ELFHATS has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 43A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 7-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Accessories pointed at the North Pole?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 7-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 43A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 43A
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Daily
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