Reference
Reference Notes
This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "It's a piece of cake", so spelling and context are important.
NYT Crossword
It's a piece of cake NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Identify the named person, title, quote, or cultural reference before checking the grid length.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 10 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 10-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears to lean on a named reference or quoted wording in "It's a piece of cake", so spelling and context are important.
- Long entries often include phrase structure, so check word breaks mentally even if the grid removes spaces.
- This clue appears at 18A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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LADYFINGER
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
LADYFINGER is the 10-letter answer for "It's a piece of cake" in the NYT Crossword. The clue relies on a specific name, title, quote, or cultural reference, so exact spelling matters more than broad synonym matching.
- Grid entry: LADYFINGER in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- This is Across at 18A, so use the Down crossings to confirm LADYFINGER.
- LADYFINGER has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 18A.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using LADYFINGER
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View all LADYFINGER clues Position 18A
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
Solver context
Extra Notes for This Clue
Trap
Common Trap
Long entries often include phrase structure, so check word breaks mentally even if the grid removes spaces.
Crossings
Crossing Notes
This is Across at 18A, so use the Down crossings to confirm LADYFINGER.
Editor note
Editorial Note
Classify this as a reference clue and verify that the 10 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.
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History
Clue History
May 5, 2026 Daily / 18A / 10 letters
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