___-Ball Daily / 24A / 4 letters
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___-Ball NYT Crossword Clue
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SKEE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
SKEE is the 4-letter answer for the clue "___-Ball". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 100D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SKEE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- SKEE has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 100D.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "___-Ball", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 100D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 100D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 19, 2026 Daily / 100D / 4 letters
Puzzle clues May 5, 2026 Daily / 24A / 4 letters
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