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Aspiring actor's submission NYT Crossword Clue

31D | 8 letters

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DEMOREEL

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Why This Answer Fits

DEMOREEL is the 8-letter answer for the clue "Aspiring actor's submission". 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 31D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: DEMOREEL in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • DEMOREEL has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 31D.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into an 8-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Aspiring actor's submission", 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 an 8-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 8 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 31D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 31D
Answer length 8
Puzzle type Daily
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