NYT Crossword

Chewy Japanese noodle NYT Crossword Clue

61A | 4 letters

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UDON

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

UDON is the 4-letter answer for "Chewy Japanese noodle" in the NYT Crossword. The language cue narrows the solve to vocabulary, translation, spelling, or a language-specific term.

  • Grid entry: UDON in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Language clue.
  • This is Across at 61A, so use the Down crossings to confirm UDON.
  • UDON has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 61A.

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Hint

Use the language cue in the clue, then check the spelling against the 4-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

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

  • A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 4-letter pattern.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • The language cue in "Chewy Japanese noodle" is the main constraint beyond the answer length.
  • This clue appears at 61A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 61A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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Reference

Reference Notes

The language cue in "Chewy Japanese noodle" is the main constraint beyond the answer length.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 61A, so use the Down crossings to confirm UDON.

Editor note

Editorial Note

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

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