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First things first for a chef NYT Crossword Clue

10A | 4 letters

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PREP

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

PREP is the 4-letter answer for "First things first for a chef" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

  • Grid entry: PREP in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Across at 10A, so use the Down crossings to confirm PREP.
  • PREP has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 10A.

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Hint

Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 4-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "First things first for a chef", so spelling and context are important.
  • This clue appears at 10A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 10A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "First things first for a chef", so spelling and context are important.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 10A, so use the Down crossings to confirm PREP.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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History

Clue History

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