NYT Crossword

Fashionable spots? NYT Crossword Clue

1A | 9 letters

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POLKADOTS

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

POLKADOTS is the 9-letter answer for the clue "Fashionable spots?". 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 1A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: POLKADOTS in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • POLKADOTS has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Fashionable spots?", 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 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 1A
Answer length 9
Puzzle type Daily
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