July 1, 2026 Daily / 73A / 3 letters
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C7H5N3O6, for short NYT Crossword Clue
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TNT
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Why This Answer Fits
TNT is the 3-letter answer for the clue "C7H5N3O6, for short". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 73A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TNT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- TNT has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 73A.
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The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "C7H5N3O6, for short", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 73A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 73A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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