NYT Crossword

Bro? NYT Crossword Clue

17A | 15 letters

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BROADWAYOPENING

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Why This Answer Fits

BROADWAYOPENING is the 15-letter answer for the clue "Bro?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 17A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: BROADWAYOPENING in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • BROADWAYOPENING has 15 letters, matching the required slot for 17A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 15-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Bro?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 15-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 15 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 17A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 17A
Answer length 15
Puzzle type Daily
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