June 5, 2026 Daily / 17A / 15 letters
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"Let me try to explain ..." NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 15-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: "Let me try to explain ...", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 15-letter slot.
- At 15 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 17A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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THEWAYILOOKATIT
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
THEWAYILOOKATIT is the 15-letter answer for the clue: "Let me try to explain ...". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 17A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: THEWAYILOOKATIT in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- THEWAYILOOKATIT has 15 letters, matching the required slot for 17A.
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Answer length 15
Puzzle type Daily
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