NYT Crossword

Defense council? NYT Crossword Clue

44A | 10 letters

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WARCABINET

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

WARCABINET is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Defense council?". 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 44A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: WARCABINET in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • WARCABINET has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 44A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Defense council?", 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 10-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 44A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 44A
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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