May 27, 2026 Daily / 30A / 10 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
January 20, 1961 NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 10-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: January 20, 1961, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- 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 at 30A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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ASKNOTWHAT
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
ASKNOTWHAT is the 10-letter answer for the clue: January 20, 1961. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 30A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ASKNOTWHAT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- ASKNOTWHAT has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 30A.
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Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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