NYT Crossword

Multipurpose shortening? NYT Crossword Clue

36D | 3 letters

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ETC

Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

ETC is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Multipurpose shortening?". 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 36D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: ETC in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Wordplay.
  • ETC has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 36D.

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Hint

The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Multipurpose shortening?", 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 3-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
  • At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
  • This clue appears at 36D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 36D
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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