July 16, 2026 Daily / 45D / 3 letters
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Class ___ NYT Crossword Clue
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ACT
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Why This Answer Fits
ACT is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Class ___". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 45D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ACT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- ACT has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 45D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Class ___", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 45D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 45D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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