May 20, 2026 Daily / 29A / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Make a boo-boo 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 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Make a boo-boo, 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 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 29A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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ERR
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
ERR is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Make a boo-boo. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 29A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ERR in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- ERR has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 29A.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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