EGOT-winning composer Menken Daily / 11D / 4 letters
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___ Menken, composer of "Little Shop of Horrors" NYT Crossword Clue
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ALAN
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Why This Answer Fits
ALAN is the 4-letter answer for the clue "___ Menken, composer of "Little Shop of Horrors"". 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 57A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ALAN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- ALAN has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 57A.
Answer history
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Puzzle clues Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "___ Menken, composer of "Little Shop of Horrors"", 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 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 57A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 57A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 1, 2026 Daily / 57A / 4 letters
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