July 16, 2026 Daily / 58A / 3 letters
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"___ is the proper task of life": Nietzsche NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
ART is the 3-letter answer for the clue ""___ is the proper task of life": Nietzsche". 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 58A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ART in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- ART has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 58A.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue ""___ is the proper task of life": Nietzsche", 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 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 58A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 58A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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