NYT Crossword

___ House, residence for visiting dignitaries in Washington NYT Crossword Clue

4D | 5 letters

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

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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: ___ House, residence for visiting dignitaries in Washington, 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 4D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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BLAIR

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

BLAIR is the 5-letter answer for the clue: ___ House, residence for visiting dignitaries in Washington. 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 4D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: BLAIR in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • BLAIR has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 4D.

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Position 4D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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