July 7, 2026 Daily / 1A / 4 letters
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___ ghanouj NYT Crossword Clue
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BABA
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Why This Answer Fits
BABA is the 4-letter answer for the clue "___ ghanouj". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 1A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: BABA in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- BABA has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 1A.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "___ ghanouj", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 1A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 1A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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