May 18, 2026 Daily / 17A / 10 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Like the Code of Hammurabi NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 10-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Like the Code of Hammurabi, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 10-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 17A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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BABYLONIAN
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Why This Answer Fits
BABYLONIAN is the 10-letter answer for the clue: Like the Code of Hammurabi. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 17A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: BABYLONIAN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- BABYLONIAN has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 17A.
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Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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