May 24, 2026 Daily / 21A / 5 letters
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___ furniture NYT Crossword Clue
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PATIO
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Why This Answer Fits
PATIO is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ furniture". 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 21A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PATIO in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- PATIO has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 21A.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "___ furniture", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 21A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 21A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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