May 18, 2026 Daily / 10D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Director DuVernay NYT Crossword Clue
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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 3-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Director DuVernay, 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 3-letter slot.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 10D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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AVA
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
AVA is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Director DuVernay. 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 10D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: AVA in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- AVA has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 10D.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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