NYT Crossword

"Can anyone explain this?!" NYT Crossword Clue

14A | 15 letters

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MAKEITMAKESENSE

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Why This Answer Fits

MAKEITMAKESENSE is the 15-letter answer for the clue "Can anyone explain this?!". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 14A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MAKEITMAKESENSE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • MAKEITMAKESENSE has 15 letters, matching the required slot for 14A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 15-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Can anyone explain this?!", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 15-letter slot.
  • At 15 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 14A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 14A
Answer length 15
Puzzle type Daily
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