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Judge of diamond value? NYT Crossword Clue
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AARON
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
AARON is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Judge of diamond value?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 65A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: AARON in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- AARON has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 65A.
Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Judge of diamond value?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 65A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 65A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 19, 2026 Daily / 65A / 5 letters
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