NYT Crossword

Get even? NYT Crossword Clue

15D | 9 letters

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MAKELEVEL

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Why This Answer Fits

MAKELEVEL is the 9-letter answer for the clue "Get even?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 15D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MAKELEVEL in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • MAKELEVEL has 9 letters, matching the required slot for 15D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Get even?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.

  • The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 9-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 9 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 15D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 15D
Answer length 9
Puzzle type Daily
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