NYT Crossword

Japanese floor mat NYT Crossword Clue

80A | 6 letters

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TATAMI

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

TATAMI is the 6-letter answer for "Japanese floor mat" in the NYT Crossword. The language cue narrows the solve to vocabulary, translation, spelling, or a language-specific term.

  • Grid entry: TATAMI in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Language clue.
  • This is Across at 80A, so use the Down crossings to confirm TATAMI.
  • TATAMI has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 80A.

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Hint

Use the language cue in the clue, then check the spelling against the 6-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a language clue and verify that the 6 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

  • A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 6-letter pattern.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • The language cue in "Japanese floor mat" is the main constraint beyond the answer length.
  • This clue appears at 80A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 80A
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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Extra Notes for This Clue

Reference

Reference Notes

The language cue in "Japanese floor mat" is the main constraint beyond the answer length.

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 80A, so use the Down crossings to confirm TATAMI.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a language clue and verify that the 6 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

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Clue History

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