NYT Crossword

Cocktail with gin and lime juice NYT Crossword Clue

26A | 6 letters

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GIMLET

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Why This Answer Fits

GIMLET is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Cocktail with gin and lime juice". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 26A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: GIMLET in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Direct clue.
  • GIMLET has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 26A.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 6-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Cocktail with gin and lime juice", 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 6-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 26A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 26A
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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