NYT Crossword

Archipelago that helped shape Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" NYT Crossword Clue

3D | 9 letters

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GALAPAGOS

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Why This Answer Fits

GALAPAGOS is the 9-letter answer for the clue "Archipelago that helped shape Darwin's "On the Origin of Species"". 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 3D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: GALAPAGOS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • GALAPAGOS has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 3D.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 9-letter slot.

How to solve it

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For the clue "Archipelago that helped shape Darwin's "On the Origin of Species"", 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 9-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 3D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 3D
Answer length 9
Puzzle type Daily
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