May 20, 2026 Daily / 43A / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Clan NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Clan, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 43A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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KIN
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
KIN is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Clan. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 43A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: KIN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- KIN has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 43A.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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