NYT Crossword

Kylo ___, "Star Wars" villain NYT Crossword Clue

26D | 3 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

REN is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Kylo ___, "Star Wars" villain". 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 26D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: REN in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • REN has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 26D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Kylo ___, "Star Wars" villain", 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 3-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 26D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 26D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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