July 20, 2026 Daily / 40A / 3 letters
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Blue state? NYT Crossword Clue
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WOE
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Why This Answer Fits
WOE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Blue state?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 40A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: WOE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- WOE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 40A.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Blue state?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- 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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