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Certain tax-free bond, informally NYT Crossword Clue

21D | 4 letters

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MUNI

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Why This Answer Fits

MUNI is the 4-letter answer for "Certain tax-free bond, informally" in the NYT Crossword. The wording acts as a direct definition or close paraphrase, and the crossing entries at 21D help confirm the exact spelling.

Grid entry: MUNI in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Direct clue.
This is Down at 21D, so use the Across crossings to confirm MUNI.
MUNI has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 21D.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase.

How to solve it

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Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 21D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

Position 21D

Answer length 4

Puzzle type Daily

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Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Down at 21D, so use the Across crossings to confirm MUNI.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

Clue History

May 14, 2026 Daily / 21D / 4 letters

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