NYT Crossword

___ asada NYT Crossword Clue

22A | 5 letters

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CARNE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

CARNE is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ asada". 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 22A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: CARNE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • CARNE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 22A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "___ asada", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 22A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 22A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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