NYT Crossword

"Keep dreaming" NYT Crossword Clue

49D | 6 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

HECKNO is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Keep dreaming". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 49D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: HECKNO in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
HECKNO has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 49D.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 6-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Keep dreaming", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 6-letter slot.
The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 49D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

Position 49D

Answer length 6

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

June 28, 2026 Daily / 49D / 6 letters

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