NYT Crossword

___ Lion, Penn State mascot NYT Crossword Clue

32D | 7 letters

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NITTANY

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Why This Answer Fits

NITTANY is the 7-letter answer for the clue "___ Lion, Penn State mascot". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 32D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: NITTANY in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
  • NITTANY has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 32D.

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Hint

The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 7-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "___ Lion, Penn State mascot", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.

  • The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 7-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
  • The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 32D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 32D
Answer length 7
Puzzle type Daily
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