"___ Recall" (1990 sci-fi film) Daily / 26A / 5 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Bottom of a long column, say NYT Crossword Clue
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TOTAL
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
TOTAL is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Bottom of a long column, say". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 21A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TOTAL in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Example clue.
- TOTAL has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 21A.
Hint
The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 5-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Bottom of a long column, say", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.
- The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 5-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 21A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 21A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 16, 2026 Daily / 21A / 5 letters
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