NYT Crossword

Bay Area airport code NYT Crossword Clue

13D | 3 letters

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SFO

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SFO is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Bay Area airport code". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 13D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SFO in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Abbreviation.
  • SFO has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 13D.

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Hint

The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Bay Area airport code", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.

  • The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 13D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 13D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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