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Britain's most prestigious military decoration NYT Crossword Clue

69A | 13 letters

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VICTORIACROSS

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Why This Answer Fits

VICTORIACROSS is the 13-letter answer for the clue "Britain's most prestigious military decoration". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 69A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: VICTORIACROSS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Direct clue.
  • VICTORIACROSS has 13 letters, matching the required slot for 69A.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 13-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Britain's most prestigious military decoration", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.

  • Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 13-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • At 13 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 69A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 69A
Answer length 13
Puzzle type Daily
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