NYT Crossword

Device for sending group messages? NYT Crossword Clue

77A | 5 letters

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OUIJA

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

OUIJA is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Device for sending group messages?". 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 77A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: OUIJA in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • OUIJA has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 77A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Device for sending group messages?", 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 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 77A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 77A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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