NYT Crossword
Headed for the hills NYT Crossword Clue
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RAN
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Why This Answer Fits
RAN is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Headed for the hills". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 34A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: RAN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- RAN has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 34A.
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Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Headed for the hills", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 34A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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