NYT Mini Crossword

Googly ___ NYT Crossword Clue

6D | 4 letters

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EYES

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

EYES is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Googly ___". 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 Mini Crossword, it appears at 6D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: EYES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • EYES has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 6D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Googly ___", 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 6D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 6D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Mini
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