NYT Crossword

Get ready for dinner, say NYT Crossword Clue

29D | 8 letters

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SALIVATE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

SALIVATE is the 8-letter answer for the clue "Get ready for dinner, say". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 29D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: SALIVATE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Example clue.
  • SALIVATE has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 29D.

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Hint

The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for an 8-letter answer that can satisfy the example.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Get ready for dinner, say", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.

  • The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for an 8-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
  • The answer slot has 8 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 29D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 29D
Answer length 8
Puzzle type Daily
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