NYT Crossword

Actor McGregor of "Trainspotting" NYT Crossword Clue

15A | 4 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

EWAN is the 4-letter answer for "Actor McGregor of "Trainspotting"" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

  • Grid entry: EWAN in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Across at 15A, so use the Down crossings to confirm EWAN.
  • EWAN has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 15A.

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Hint

Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Actor McGregor of "Trainspotting"", so spelling and context are important.
  • This clue appears at 15A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 15A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Actor McGregor of "Trainspotting"", so spelling and context are important.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 15A, so use the Down crossings to confirm EWAN.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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