NYT Crossword

"Is it OK for us to leave?" NYT Crossword Clue

72A | 7 letters

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CANWEGO

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Why This Answer Fits

CANWEGO is the 7-letter answer for the clue "Is it OK for us to leave?". 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 72A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: CANWEGO in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • CANWEGO has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 72A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 7-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Is it OK for us to leave?", 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 7-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 72A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 72A
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Daily
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