June 28, 2026 Daily / 6D / 8 letters
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"Let this be a lesson!" NYT Crossword Clue
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TAKEHEED
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Why This Answer Fits
TAKEHEED is the 8-letter answer for the clue "Let this be a lesson!". 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 6D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TAKEHEED in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- TAKEHEED has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 6D.
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This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into an 8-letter slot.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Let this be a lesson!", 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 an 8-letter slot.
- The answer slot has 8 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 6D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 6D
Answer length 8
Puzzle type Daily
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