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Conclusion of three men's World Cup finals NYT Crossword Clue

16D | 11 letters

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PENALTYKICK

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

PENALTYKICK is the 11-letter answer for "Conclusion of three men's World Cup finals" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

  • Grid entry: PENALTYKICK in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Down at 16D, so use the Across crossings to confirm PENALTYKICK.
  • PENALTYKICK has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 16D.

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Hint

Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 11 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test an 11-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
  • At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Conclusion of three men's World Cup finals", so spelling and context are important.
  • Long entries often include phrase structure, so check word breaks mentally even if the grid removes spaces.
  • This clue appears at 16D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 16D
Answer length 11
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "Conclusion of three men's World Cup finals", so spelling and context are important.

Trap

Common Trap

Long entries often include phrase structure, so check word breaks mentally even if the grid removes spaces.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Down at 16D, so use the Across crossings to confirm PENALTYKICK.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 11 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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History

Clue History

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