NYT Crossword

Filing job, for short? NYT Crossword Clue

55A | 4 letters

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MANI

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

MANI is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Filing job, for short?". 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 55A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MANI in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • MANI has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 55A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Filing job, for short?", 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 55A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 55A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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