"Empire of the ___" (1977 sci-fi film with an approval rating of 5% on Rotten Tomatoes) Daily / 19A / 4 letters
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___ climbing a tree (Sichuan noodle dish) NYT Crossword Clue
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ANTS
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Why This Answer Fits
ANTS is the 4-letter answer for the clue "___ climbing a tree (Sichuan noodle dish)". 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 47A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ANTS in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- ANTS has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 47A.
Answer history
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Puzzle clues Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "___ climbing a tree (Sichuan noodle dish)", 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 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 47A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 47A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 27, 2026 Daily / 47A / 4 letters
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