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Keep it up when feeling down NYT Crossword Clue

85A | 4 letters

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CHIN

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

CHIN is the 4-letter answer for "Keep it up when feeling down" in the NYT Crossword. The wording acts as a direct definition or close paraphrase, and the crossing entries at 85A help confirm the exact spelling.

Grid entry: CHIN in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Direct clue.
This is Across at 85A, so use the Down crossings to confirm CHIN.
CHIN has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 85A.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using CHIN

Place for hair in "The Three Little Pigs" Mini / 7D / 4 letters

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 4-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 85A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.

Position 85A

Answer length 4

Puzzle type Daily

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Extra Notes for This Clue

Crossings

Crossing Notes

This is Across at 85A, so use the Down crossings to confirm CHIN.

Editor note

Editorial Note

Classify this as a direct clue and verify that the 4 letters answer fits both the clue wording and the grid position.

Clue History

April 19, 2026 Daily / 85A / 4 letters

Puzzle clues

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