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Director Johnson of "Knives Out" NYT Crossword Clue

104D | 4 letters

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RIAN

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Why This Answer Fits

RIAN is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Director Johnson of "Knives Out"". 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 104D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: RIAN in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
RIAN has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 104D.

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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 4-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Director Johnson of "Knives Out"", 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 4-letter slot.
The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 104D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

Position 104D

Answer length 4

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

July 12, 2026 Daily / 104D / 4 letters

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