June 22, 2026 Daily / 12D / 5 letters
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"Live and ___" NYT Crossword Clue
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LEARN
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Why This Answer Fits
LEARN is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Live and ___". 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 12D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: LEARN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- LEARN has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 12D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "Live and ___", 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 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 12D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 12D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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