NYT Crossword

"All ___ are off!" NYT Crossword Clue

45D | 4 letters

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BETS

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Why This Answer Fits

BETS is the 4-letter answer for the clue "All ___ are off!". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 45D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: BETS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • BETS has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 45D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "All ___ are off!", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.

  • The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 45D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 45D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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