May 31, 2026 Daily / 64D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Bad spelling? NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Bad spelling?, 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 64D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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HEX
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
HEX is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Bad spelling?. 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 64D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: HEX in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- HEX has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 64D.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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