June 17, 2026 Mini / 4D / 4 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Mini Crossword
___ Alto, Calif. NYT Crossword Clue
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PALO
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Why This Answer Fits
PALO is the 4-letter answer for the clue "___ Alto, Calif.". 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 Mini Crossword, it appears at 4D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PALO in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- PALO has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 4D.
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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 "___ Alto, Calif.", 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 4D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 4D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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