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Bad gut feeling? NYT Crossword Clue
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ULCER
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
ULCER is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Bad gut feeling?". 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 10D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ULCER in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- ULCER has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 10D.
Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Bad gut feeling?", 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 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 10D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 10D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 24, 2026 Daily / 10D / 5 letters
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