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Mentions one's ring size, maybe NYT Crossword Clue

11D | 10 letters

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DROPSAHINT

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Why This Answer Fits

DROPSAHINT is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Mentions one's ring size, maybe". The clue frames the answer through an example, so the entry may name a category, member, or related idea. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 11D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: DROPSAHINT in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Example clue.
  • DROPSAHINT has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 11D.

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Hint

The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 10-letter answer that can satisfy the example.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Mentions one's ring size, maybe", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a example clue.

  • The wording suggests an example or category relationship. Look for a 10-letter answer that can satisfy the example.
  • At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
  • This clue appears at 11D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 11D
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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