NYT Crossword

Get in bad with? NYT Crossword Clue

43A | 4 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ABET is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Get in bad with?". 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 43A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ABET in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ABET has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 43A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Get in bad with?", 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 43A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 43A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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