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Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
"___ it and rip it!" (aggressive golfer's mantra) NYT Crossword Clue
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GRIP
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Why This Answer Fits
GRIP is the 4-letter answer for the clue ""___ it and rip it!" (aggressive golfer's mantra)". 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 25A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: GRIP in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- GRIP has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 25A.
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Puzzle clues Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue ""___ it and rip it!" (aggressive golfer's mantra)", 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 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 25A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 25A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 5, 2026 Daily / 25A / 4 letters
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