July 19, 2026 Daily / 38D / 3 letters
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Clear as ___ (not clear) NYT Crossword Clue
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MUD
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Why This Answer Fits
MUD is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Clear as ___ (not clear)". 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 38D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MUD in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- MUD has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 38D.
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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
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For the clue "Clear as ___ (not clear)", 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 38D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 38D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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