NYT Crossword

Finish flamboyantly ... like 17-, 28-, 43- and 56-Across? NYT Crossword Clue

34A | 14 letters

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GOOUTWITHABANG

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Why This Answer Fits

GOOUTWITHABANG is the 14-letter answer for the clue "Finish flamboyantly ... like 17-, 28-, 43- and 56-Across?". 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 34A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: GOOUTWITHABANG in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • GOOUTWITHABANG has 14 letters, matching the required slot for 34A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 14-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Finish flamboyantly ... like 17-, 28-, 43- and 56-Across?", 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 14-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 14 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 34A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 34A
Answer length 14
Puzzle type Daily
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