July 16, 2026 Daily / 1D / 3 letters
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Letter after upsilon NYT Crossword Clue
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PHI
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Why This Answer Fits
PHI is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Letter after upsilon". The clue's abbreviation cue explains why the answer is entered in a shortened crossword form. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 1D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PHI in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Abbreviation.
- PHI has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 1D.
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This clue is asking for a compact abbreviation-style entry.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Letter after upsilon", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a abbreviation.
- The clue points toward a shortened form. Expect a 3-letter compact entry and watch for initials or common abbreviations.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 1D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 1D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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