Apt letters missing from PRO_EC_T_ Daily / 40A / 3 letters
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Bird of the W.N.B.A. NYT Crossword Clue
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SUE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
SUE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Bird of the W.N.B.A.". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 19D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SUE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- SUE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 19D.
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 "Bird of the W.N.B.A.", 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 19D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 19D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
May 19, 2026 Daily / 19D / 3 letters
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