NYT Crossword

French director Clair NYT Crossword Clue

28D | 4 letters

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RENE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

RENE is the 4-letter answer for the clue "French director Clair". The clue uses a language indicator, so the answer is best checked as a vocabulary or translation entry. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 28D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: RENE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Language clue.
  • RENE has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 28D.

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Hint

A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 4-letter pattern.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "French director Clair", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a language clue.

  • A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 4-letter pattern.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 28D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 28D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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