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Had a little of this and that, say NYT Crossword Clue

17A | 15 letters

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ORDEREDALACARTE

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Why This Answer Fits

ORDEREDALACARTE is the 15-letter answer for the clue "Had a little of this and that, 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 17A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ORDEREDALACARTE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Example clue.
  • ORDEREDALACARTE has 15 letters, matching the required slot for 17A.

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Hint

The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 15-letter answer that can satisfy the example.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Had a little of this and that, 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 a 15-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
  • At 15 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 17A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 17A
Answer length 15
Puzzle type Daily
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