Little redhead in a long-running Broadway show Daily / 125A / 5 letters
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Hit 1977 musical that included Franklin D. Roosevelt as a character NYT Crossword Clue
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ANNIE
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Why This Answer Fits
ANNIE is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Hit 1977 musical that included Franklin D. Roosevelt as a character". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 62A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ANNIE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- ANNIE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 62A.
Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Hit 1977 musical that included Franklin D. Roosevelt as a character", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 62A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 62A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 9, 2026 Daily / 62A / 5 letters
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