NYT Crossword

Field trip? NYT Crossword Clue

13A | 11 letters

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HOMERUNTROT

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Why This Answer Fits

HOMERUNTROT is the 11-letter answer for the clue "Field trip?". 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 13A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: HOMERUNTROT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • HOMERUNTROT has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 13A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 11-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Field trip?", 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 11-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 13A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 13A
Answer length 11
Puzzle type Daily
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