NYT Crossword

Meets head-on? NYT Crossword Clue

13D | 8 letters

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COLLIDES

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

COLLIDES is the 8-letter answer for the clue "Meets head-on?". 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 13D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: COLLIDES in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • COLLIDES has 8 letters, matching the required slot for 13D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 8-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Meets head-on?", 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 8-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 8 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 13D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 13D
Answer length 8
Puzzle type Daily
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