NYT Crossword

"Hanukkah in Santa Monica" songwriter Tom NYT Crossword Clue

9D | 6 letters

Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.

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Hint

Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 6 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 6-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in ""Hanukkah in Santa Monica" songwriter Tom", so spelling and context are important.
  • This clue appears at 9D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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LEHRER

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

LEHRER is the 6-letter answer for ""Hanukkah in Santa Monica" songwriter Tom" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.

  • Grid entry: LEHRER in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • This is Down at 9D, so use the Across crossings to confirm LEHRER.
  • LEHRER has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 9D.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using LEHRER

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Position 9D
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in ""Hanukkah in Santa Monica" songwriter Tom", so spelling and context are important.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Down at 9D, so use the Across crossings to confirm LEHRER.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 6 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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Clue History

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