School described as "the chief nurse of England's statesmen" Daily / 30D / 4 letters
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___ collar NYT Crossword Clue
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ETON
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Why This Answer Fits
ETON is the 4-letter answer for the clue "___ collar". 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 6D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ETON in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- ETON has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 6D.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using ETON
School on the Thames Daily / 55A / 4 letters
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 "___ collar", 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 6D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 6D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 12, 2026 Daily / 6D / 4 letters
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