NYT Crossword

Like a commanding lead? NYT Crossword Clue

50D | 5 letters

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BOSSY

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

BOSSY is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Like a commanding lead?". 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 50D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: BOSSY in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • BOSSY has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 50D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Like a commanding lead?", 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 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 50D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 50D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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