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Activity that may prompt burning questions? NYT Crossword Clue

48D | 5 letters

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ARSON

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ARSON is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Activity that may prompt burning questions?". 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 48D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ARSON in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ARSON has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 48D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Activity that may prompt burning questions?", 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 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 48D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 48D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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