NYT Crossword
Large retail establishment ... and a hint to four squares in this puzzle NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test an 11-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Large retail establishment ... and a hint to four squares in this puzzle, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test an 11-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 11 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 61A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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BIGBOXSTORE
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Why This Answer Fits
BIGBOXSTORE is the 11-letter answer for the clue: Large retail establishment ... and a hint to four squares in this puzzle. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 61A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: BIGBOXSTORE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- BIGBOXSTORE has 11 letters, matching the required slot for 61A.
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