NYT Crossword

Enforcer of traveling restrictions, informally? NYT Crossword Clue

57A | 6 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

NBAREF is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Enforcer of traveling restrictions, informally?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 57A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: NBAREF in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • NBAREF has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 57A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Enforcer of traveling restrictions, informally?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 57A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 57A
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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