May 27, 2026 Daily / 59D / 3 letters
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Japanese sash NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 3-letter pattern.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Japanese sash, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a language clue.
- A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 3-letter pattern.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 59D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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OBI
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
OBI is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Japanese sash. The clue uses a language indicator, so the answer is best checked as a vocabulary or translation entry. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 59D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: OBI in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Language clue.
- OBI has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 59D.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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