NYT Crossword

Make sense, with "up" NYT Crossword Clue

11D | 3 letters

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For the clue: Make sense, with "up", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.
At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
This clue appears at 11D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

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ADD

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Why This Answer Fits

ADD is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Make sense, with "up". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 11D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: ADD in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
ADD has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 11D.

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Position 11D

Answer length 3

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

May 21, 2026 Daily / 11D / 3 letters

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