NYT Crossword

Canal blocker? NYT Crossword Clue

17D | 9 letters

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HEADPHONE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

HEADPHONE is the 9-letter answer for the clue "Canal blocker?". 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 17D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: HEADPHONE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • HEADPHONE has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 17D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Canal blocker?", 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 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 17D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 17D
Answer length 9
Puzzle type Daily
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