July 16, 2026 Daily / 23A / 3 letters
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El ___ NYT Crossword Clue
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CID
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Why This Answer Fits
CID is the 3-letter answer for the clue "El ___". 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 23A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: CID in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- CID has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 23A.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "El ___", 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 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 23A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 23A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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