Instrument usually pitched in C Daily / 30D / 4 letters
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Light wind? NYT Crossword Clue
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OBOE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
OBOE is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Light wind?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 57D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: OBOE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- OBOE has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 57D.
Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Light wind?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 57D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 57D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 27, 2026 Daily / 57D / 4 letters
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