July 26, 2026 Daily / 51D / 5 letters
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___ cup NYT Crossword Clue
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SIPPY
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Why This Answer Fits
SIPPY is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ cup". 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 51D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SIPPY in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- SIPPY has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 51D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "___ cup", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 51D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 51D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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