___ de plume Daily / 16A / 3 letters
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___ de plume NYT Crossword Clue
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NOM
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
NOM is the 3-letter answer for the clue "___ de plume". 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 Mini Crossword, it appears at 1D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: NOM in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- NOM has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 1D.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "___ de plume", 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 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 1D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 1D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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History
Clue History
June 6, 2026 Mini / 1D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues April 21, 2026 Daily / 16A / 3 letters
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