NYT Crossword

Bug exterminator? NYT Crossword Clue

26D | 3 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SPY is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Bug exterminator?". 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 26D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SPY in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • SPY has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 26D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Bug exterminator?", 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 26D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 26D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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