Word after black or special Daily / 32D / 3 letters
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Black ___ NYT Crossword Clue
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OPS
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
OPS is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Black ___". 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 40A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: OPS in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- OPS has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 40A.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Black ___", 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 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 40A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 40A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 18, 2026 Daily / 40A / 3 letters
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