July 10, 2026 Daily / 9A / 5 letters
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Intro course? NYT Crossword Clue
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SALAD
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Why This Answer Fits
SALAD is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Intro course?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 9A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: SALAD in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- SALAD has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 9A.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Intro course?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 9A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 9A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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