Dream stage Daily / 29A / 3 letters
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Dream setting, for short NYT Crossword Clue
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REM
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
REM is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Dream setting, for short". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 18A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: REM in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- REM has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 18A.
Hint
The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Dream setting, for short", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 18A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 18A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 17, 2026 Daily / 18A / 3 letters
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