NYT Crossword

Dancing hippo's wear in Disney's "Fantasia" NYT Crossword Clue

53A | 4 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

TUTU is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Dancing hippo's wear in Disney's "Fantasia"". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 53A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: TUTU in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • TUTU has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 53A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Dancing hippo's wear in Disney's "Fantasia"", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 53A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 53A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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