NYT Crossword

Competitor suggested by 17-, 23- and 45-Across ... or by the name of the inventor jumbled in the circled letters NYT Crossword Clue

56A | 10 letters

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SPEEDCUBER

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Why This Answer Fits

SPEEDCUBER is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Competitor suggested by 17-, 23- and 45-Across ... or by the name of the inventor jumbled in the circled letters". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 56A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SPEEDCUBER in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Abbreviation.
  • SPEEDCUBER has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 56A.

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Hint

This clue is asking for a compact abbreviation-style entry.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Competitor suggested by 17-, 23- and 45-Across ... or by the name of the inventor jumbled in the circled letters", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.

  • The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 10-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
  • At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 56A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 56A
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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