NYT Crossword

"Delightful!" NYT Crossword Clue

1A | 10 letters

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WHATATREAT

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Why This Answer Fits

WHATATREAT is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Delightful!". 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 1A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: WHATATREAT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • WHATATREAT has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.

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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 10-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Delightful!", 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 10-letter slot.
  • At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 1A
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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