June 3, 2026 Daily / 49D / 5 letters
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Actress Sink of "Stranger Things" NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Actress Sink of "Stranger Things", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 49D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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SADIE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
SADIE is the 5-letter answer for the clue: Actress Sink of "Stranger Things". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 49D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SADIE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- SADIE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 49D.
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Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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