June 1, 2026 Daily / 34D / 4 letters
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Gait faster than a walk NYT Crossword Clue
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TROT
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Why This Answer Fits
TROT is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Gait faster than a walk". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 34D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TROT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- TROT has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 34D.
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Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Gait faster than a walk", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 34D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 34D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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