NYT Mini Crossword

"___, dos, tres, catorce!" (famously inaccurate start to U2's "Vertigo") NYT Crossword Clue

2D | 4 letters

Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue: "___, dos, tres, catorce!" (famously inaccurate start to U2's "Vertigo"), 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 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 2D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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UNOS

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

UNOS is the 4-letter answer for the clue: "___, dos, tres, catorce!" (famously inaccurate start to U2's "Vertigo"). 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 Mini Crossword, it appears at 2D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: UNOS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • UNOS has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 2D.

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Position 2D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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