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Bard of ___, nickname for Shakespeare NYT Crossword Clue

29A | 4 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

AVON is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Bard of ___, nickname for Shakespeare". 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 29A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: AVON in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • AVON has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 29A.

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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 "Bard of ___, nickname for Shakespeare", 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 29A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 29A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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