NYT Crossword

Classic kids' toy weapon NYT Crossword Clue

83A | 9 letters

Reveal the answer when you are ready, or use the hint below to keep solving.

Reveal the 9 letters answer

One click shows the answer. Keep it hidden if you still want to solve from the clue.

Reveal Answer Hide Answer

POTATOGUN

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

POTATOGUN is the 9-letter answer for the clue "Classic kids' toy weapon". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 83A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: POTATOGUN in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Direct clue.
POTATOGUN has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 83A.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using POTATOGUN

We have not seen many previous NYT clues for this answer yet.

View all POTATOGUN clues

Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 9-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Classic kids' toy weapon", 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 9-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 83A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

Position 83A

Answer length 9

Puzzle type Daily

View full puzzle answers

Clue History

July 26, 2026 Daily / 83A / 9 letters

Puzzle clues

Related NYT Crossword Clues

How a "miracle product" is said to work 9 letters / Daily Fashionable spots? 9 letters / Daily Some craft outlets 9 letters / Daily Coach's lack, often 9 letters / Daily Underground scheme? 9 letters / Daily Providers of support for travelers 9 letters / Daily "Good job!" 9 letters / Daily A.M. station 9 letters / Daily