NYT Crossword

Lego founder ___ Kirk Christiansen NYT Crossword Clue

50A | 3 letters

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Why This Answer Fits

OLE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Lego founder ___ Kirk Christiansen". 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 50A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: OLE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • OLE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 50A.

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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 "Lego founder ___ Kirk Christiansen", 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 50A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 50A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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