NYT Crossword
Class for immigrants, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
How to solve it
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For the clue: Class for immigrants, in brief, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 9D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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ESL
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Why This Answer Fits
ESL is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Class for immigrants, in brief. The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 9D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ESL in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- ESL has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 9D.
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