NYT Mini Crossword

Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" NYT Crossword Clue

6D | 3 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

LEE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"". 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: LEE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • LEE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 6D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Harper ___, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"", 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 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 6D in the NYT Mini Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 6D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Mini
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