NYT Mini Crossword

Cold spike? NYT Crossword Clue

6A | 6 letters

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ICICLE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ICICLE is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Cold spike?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Mini Crossword, it appears at 6A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ICICLE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ICICLE has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 6A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Cold spike?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 6A in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 6A
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Mini
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