June 23, 2026 Daily / 28D / 10 letters
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Bad calls? NYT Crossword Clue
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PHONESCAMS
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Why This Answer Fits
PHONESCAMS is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Bad calls?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 28D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PHONESCAMS in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- PHONESCAMS has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 28D.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Bad calls?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 28D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 28D
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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