NYT Crossword

Like some cars parked next to "No Parking" signs NYT Crossword Clue

99D | 5 letters

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TOWED

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Why This Answer Fits

TOWED is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Like some cars parked next to "No Parking" signs". 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 99D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: TOWED in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • TOWED has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 99D.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Like some cars parked next to "No Parking" signs", 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 5-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 99D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 99D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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