NYT Crossword

Kid-friendly rocker? NYT Crossword Clue

118A | 6 letters

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HORSIE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

HORSIE is the 6-letter answer for the clue "Kid-friendly rocker?". 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 118A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: HORSIE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • HORSIE has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 118A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Kid-friendly rocker?", 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 6-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 118A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 118A
Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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