Spelling bee? Daily / 117D / 5 letters
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Group of spellers? NYT Crossword Clue
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COVEN
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
COVEN is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Group of spellers?". 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 19A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: COVEN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- COVEN has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 19A.
Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Group of spellers?", 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 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 19A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 19A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 9, 2026 Daily / 19A / 5 letters
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