NYT Crossword

Bad start? NYT Crossword Clue

10D | 3 letters

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MIS

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

MIS is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Bad start?". 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: MIS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • MIS has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 10D.

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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 start?", 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 10D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 10D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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