NYT Crossword

"If you don't find the rings this instant, I'm calling off the wedding!" NYT Crossword Clue

55A | 18 letters

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THINLYVEILEDTHREAT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

THINLYVEILEDTHREAT is the 18-letter answer for the clue "If you don't find the rings this instant, I'm calling off the wedding!". 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 55A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: THINLYVEILEDTHREAT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • THINLYVEILEDTHREAT has 18 letters, matching the required slot for 55A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into an 18-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "If you don't find the rings this instant, I'm calling off the wedding!", 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 an 18-letter slot.
  • At 18 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 55A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 55A
Answer length 18
Puzzle type Daily
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