NYT Crossword
Diamond edges? NYT Crossword Clue
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DEES
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Why This Answer Fits
DEES is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Diamond edges?". 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 59D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: DEES in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- DEES has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 59D.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
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For the clue "Diamond edges?", 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 59D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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