May 20, 2026 Daily / 42D / 3 letters
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Director Guillermo ___ Toro NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
DEL is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Director Guillermo ___ Toro". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 42D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: DEL in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- DEL has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 42D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Director Guillermo ___ Toro", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 42D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 42D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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