July 25, 2026 Daily / 3D / 5 letters
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Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog" NYT Crossword Clue
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LEROY
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LEROY is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog"". 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 3D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: LEROY in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- LEROY has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 3D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
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For the clue "Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog"", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 3D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 3D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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