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Last words? NYT Crossword Clue

29D | 4 letters

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OBIT

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

OBIT is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Last words?". 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 29D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: OBIT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • OBIT has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 29D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Last words?", 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 29D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 29D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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