June 6, 2026 Daily / 29D / 8 letters
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Doc's license plate in "Back to the Future" NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into an 8-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Doc's license plate in "Back to the Future", 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 an 8-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 8 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 29D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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OUTATIME
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
OUTATIME is the 8-letter answer for the clue: Doc's license plate in "Back to the Future". 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 29D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: OUTATIME in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- OUTATIME has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 29D.
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Answer length 8
Puzzle type Daily
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