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Best-selling Irish solo musical artist NYT Crossword Clue

8D | 4 letters

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ENYA

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ENYA is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Best-selling Irish solo musical artist". The clue uses a language indicator, so the answer is best checked as a vocabulary or translation entry. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 8D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ENYA in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Language clue.
  • ENYA has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 8D.

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Hint

A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 4-letter pattern.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Best-selling Irish solo musical artist", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a language clue.

  • A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 4-letter pattern.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 8D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 8D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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