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Little dipper? NYT Crossword Clue
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TOE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
TOE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Little dipper?". 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 33A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TOE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- TOE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 33A.
Hint
The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Little dipper?", 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 33A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 33A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 16, 2026 Daily / 33A / 3 letters
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