NYT Crossword

Acted all crabby? NYT Crossword Clue

62A | 6 letters

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue: Acted all crabby?, 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 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 62A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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SIDLED

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SIDLED is the 6-letter answer for the clue: Acted all crabby?. 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 62A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SIDLED in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • SIDLED has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 62A.

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Position 62A
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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