NYT Crossword

Mother of a stable family? NYT Crossword Clue

66A | 4 letters

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MARE

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

MARE is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Mother of a stable family?". 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 66A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: MARE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • MARE has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 66A.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Mother of a stable family?", 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 4-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 66A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 66A
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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