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Best-selling comedic autobiography of 2011 NYT Crossword Clue

31D | 10 letters

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BOSSYPANTS

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Why This Answer Fits

BOSSYPANTS is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Best-selling comedic autobiography of 2011". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 31D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: BOSSYPANTS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Direct clue.
  • BOSSYPANTS has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 31D.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 10-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

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For the clue "Best-selling comedic autobiography of 2011", 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 10-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 31D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 31D
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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