French director Clair Daily / 28D / 4 letters
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Former French president ___ Coty NYT Crossword Clue
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RENE
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Why This Answer Fits
RENE is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Former French president ___ Coty". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 50D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: RENE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- RENE has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 50D.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Former French president ___ Coty", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 50D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 50D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 4, 2026 Daily / 50D / 4 letters
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