NYT Crossword

German refusal NYT Crossword Clue

40A | 4 letters

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NEIN

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

NEIN is the 4-letter answer for "German refusal" in the NYT Crossword. The language cue narrows the solve to vocabulary, translation, spelling, or a language-specific term.

  • Grid entry: NEIN in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Language clue.
  • This is Across at 40A, so use the Down crossings to confirm NEIN.
  • NEIN has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 40A.

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Hint

Use the language cue in the clue, then check the spelling against the 4-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

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

  • 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.
  • The language cue in "German refusal" is the main constraint beyond the answer length.
  • This clue appears at 40A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 40A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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Reference

Reference Notes

The language cue in "German refusal" is the main constraint beyond the answer length.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 40A, so use the Down crossings to confirm NEIN.

Editor note

Editorial Note

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

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