NYT Crossword

"Call Me Maybe" singer Carly ___ Jepsen NYT Crossword Clue

67A | 3 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

RAE is the 3-letter answer for the clue ""Call Me Maybe" singer Carly ___ Jepsen". 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 67A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: RAE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • RAE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 67A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue ""Call Me Maybe" singer Carly ___ Jepsen", 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 67A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 67A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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