NYT Crossword

Dum ___ (potato-based curry dish) NYT Crossword Clue

53D | 4 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ALOO is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Dum ___ (potato-based curry dish)". 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 Crossword, it appears at 53D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ALOO in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • ALOO has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 53D.

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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 "Dum ___ (potato-based curry dish)", 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 53D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 53D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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