June 26, 2026 Daily / 52D / 3 letters
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Copy cats? NYT Crossword Clue
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MEW
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Why This Answer Fits
MEW is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Copy cats?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 52D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MEW in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- MEW has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 52D.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Copy cats?", 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 52D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 52D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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