July 12, 2026 Daily / 40A / 3 letters
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Apt letters missing from PRO_EC_T_ NYT Crossword Clue
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SUE
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Why This Answer Fits
SUE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Apt letters missing from PRO_EC_T_". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 40A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SUE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- SUE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 40A.
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This clue is asking for a compact abbreviation-style entry.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Apt letters missing from PRO_EC_T_", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 40A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 40A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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