NYT Crossword

___ Hoffmann, 1981 Nobel Prize-winning chemist NYT Crossword Clue

33A | 5 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

ROALD is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ Hoffmann, 1981 Nobel Prize-winning chemist". 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 Crossword, it appears at 33A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ROALD in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • ROALD has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 33A.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "___ Hoffmann, 1981 Nobel Prize-winning chemist", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 33A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 33A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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