July 16, 2026 Daily / 25D / 3 letters
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___ Bravo (México/Tejas border) NYT Crossword Clue
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RIO
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Why This Answer Fits
RIO is the 3-letter answer for the clue "___ Bravo (México/Tejas border)". 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 25D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: RIO in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- RIO has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 25D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "___ Bravo (México/Tejas border)", 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 25D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 25D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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