NYT Crossword

Got via the "five-finger discount" NYT Crossword Clue

6D | 5 letters

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STOLE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

STOLE is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Got via the "five-finger discount"". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 6D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: STOLE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • STOLE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 6D.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Got via the "five-finger discount"", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 6D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 6D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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