June 17, 2026 Daily / 22A / 3 letters
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Laterite, for example NYT Crossword Clue
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Why This Answer Fits
ORE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Laterite, for example". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 22A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ORE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Example clue.
- ORE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 22A.
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The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 3-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Laterite, for example", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.
- The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 3-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 22A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 22A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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