NYT Crossword

Cut down on greens? NYT Crossword Clue

38D | 3 letters

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MOW

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

MOW is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Cut down on greens?". 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 38D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MOW in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • MOW has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 38D.

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Hint

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 "Cut down on greens?", 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 38D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 38D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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