NYT Crossword

Bob who hosted PBS's "The Joy of Painting" NYT Crossword Clue

40A | 4 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

ROSS is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Bob who hosted PBS's "The Joy of Painting"". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 40A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ROSS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • ROSS has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 40A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Bob who hosted PBS's "The Joy of Painting"", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 40A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 40A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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