Like the color of a safety vest, typically Daily / 52D / 4 letters
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Arkansas : Nebraska :: Argon : ___ NYT Crossword Clue
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NEON
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
NEON is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Arkansas : Nebraska :: Argon : ___". 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 36D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: NEON in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- NEON has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 36D.
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 "Arkansas : Nebraska :: Argon : ___", 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 36D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 36D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 11, 2026 Daily / 36D / 4 letters
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