July 12, 2026 Daily / 98A / 8 letters
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"Don't fall for that!" NYT Crossword Clue
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ITSATRAP
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Why This Answer Fits
ITSATRAP is the 8-letter answer for the clue "Don't fall for that!". 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 98A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ITSATRAP in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- ITSATRAP has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 98A.
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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
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For the clue "Don't fall for that!", 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 98A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 98A
Answer length 8
Puzzle type Daily
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