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This is Across at 51A, so use the Down crossings to confirm PLAIT.
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Braid NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
PLAIT is the 5-letter answer for "Braid" in the NYT Crossword. The wording acts as a direct definition or close paraphrase, and the crossing entries at 51A help confirm the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PLAIT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- This is Across at 51A, so use the Down crossings to confirm PLAIT.
- PLAIT has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 51A.
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Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase.
How to solve it
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Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 51A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 51A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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Editorial Note
Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 5 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
May 11, 2026 Daily / 51A / 5 letters
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