Suffix for superlatives Daily / 6D / 3 letters
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Ballpark fig. NYT Crossword Clue
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EST
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Why This Answer Fits
EST is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Ballpark fig.". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 39A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: EST in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- EST has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 39A.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using EST
Ballpark fig. Daily / 41D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Ballpark fig.", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 39A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 39A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 15, 2026 Daily / 39A / 3 letters
Puzzle clues April 28, 2026 Daily / 41D / 3 letters
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